“Philosophical Chairs”

Preparation for LOTF

FOR TUESDAY
MAY 14th
Learning Targets & Tasks
TARGET-

You will be able to use LOTF as a primary textual evidence

in order to answer controversial questions about Lord of
the Flies in order to better understand Chapter 1-8.
TASK-Find and mold primary source CDs into an
argumentative explanation in order to prepare for a
debate.
What is “Philosophical Chairs”?
A text-oriented discussion in which small academic debates take place
based on CONTROVERSY QUESTIONS, backed up by sources and
concrete details, and help provide strong answers to literary questions.

Position or Position or
Answer Answer #2
#1 on TKM on TKM
question. controversy
question.
What is “Philosophical Chairs”?
A text-oriented discussion in which small academic debates take place
based on CONTROVERSY QUESTIONS, backed up by sources and
concrete details, and help provide strong answers to literary questions.

Position or Position or
Answer Answer #2
#1 on TKM on TKM
question. controversy
question.
What is “Philosophical Chairs”?
Example Controversy Question:

Piggy is the only moral character in LOTF.

Agree: DISAGREE:
“Piggy is “Piggy is not
the only the only
moral moral
character.” character.
 What is “Philosophical Chairs”?

Using the “PREP” sheet available on the website, start formulating

your argument with PRIMARY CDs which will raise your grade
during the discussion.

ALL members of the class will be ‘INSIDE’ the circle.

Steps for Today:

OPEN THE DOCUMENT ON THE WEBSITE

CALLED “PHILOSOPHICAL CHAIRS PREP
SHEET”
You are about to be given your side.
Philosophical Chairs “Controversy Questions” TH.
● William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies fully endorses the benefits of
civilization and the positives associated with a “civil world,” as a
necessary component of human life.
● Savagery is fully ethical under specific circumstances.
● The superego is necessary for a functional, moral human society under
any conditions.
● Any civil society must function with a single authority figure which
conscientiously makes decisions based on democratic choice.
● Evil is an entirely innate quality to the human spirit and nature.
● To dehumanize another person is a natural survival instinct.