English 9 – Mrs. Penaloza Fall 2015

Lord of the Flies

  Lord of the Flies was published in 1954 by the English writer, William Golding. Golding wrote it while he was teaching school. It was not a great success at the time with 20 publishers rejecting it, but by the 1960s it was a bestselling novel. William Golding received a Nobel Prize for Literature in 1983. It resonates with implications far beyond the bounds of the small island and explores problems and questions universal to the human experience.

This particular novel is a group of young boys who are stranded on an island and left to survive on their own and govern themselves. Lord of the Flies is an allegory (a story with both a literal and a figurative or moral meaning). There are many interpretations that can be derived from this novel. Some people think it’s about the inherent evil of man, a psychological struggle, a religion, human nature, or the author’s feelings on war (the book was written during and after WWII, Golding was also part of the Navy), or possibly all of the above. **************************************************************************************************************

Characters Themes Symbols Narrator Individual vs. Society Conch shell Ralph Change & Transformation Piggy’s glasses Piggy Identity/Ambiguity Some characters Jack Merridew Loss of Innocence “The Lord of the Flies” Roger Nature The signal fire Simon Power/Bullying The Beast Sam and Eric (“Samneric”) Human Nature (Nature vs. Nurture) Ralph’s hair The “Bigguns” Civilization vs. Savagery Hunting The “Littluns” Heroes vs. Villains Clothing Freedom vs. Rules/Order Wounds Fear A Quick write is a quick response to a question about the text. In a quick write, you should include specific details from the book and a quote or page number. It should be about a paragraph in length though some may take more.

Reading/Activity Schedule: Week 1 Read Ch. 1 10/19-23 Journal #1 At the end of the chapter: Character Guide and Vocab. Quick write: How does Golding describe the Island the boys are stranded on? What kind of Diction does he use? What can we infer will happen?

Read Ch. 2 Journal #2 end of chapter Quick write: What does the conch symbolize? Why is it important to Ralph?

Week 2 10/26-30 Read Ch. 3

Journal #3 Quick write: We are told that Jack and Ralph Both come to hate each other. Write an explanation as to why

they start to hate each other. How are they similar/different? Open Mind Activity

Read Ch. 4 Journal #4 Characterize Roger on Character guide Quick write: Jack paints his face. What may the face paint symbolize? How about Piggy’s glasses, what might they symbolize? Mask Project

Read Ch. 5 Quick write: On page 89 Simon says that there may be a beast but

the beast is only us. What could this possibly mean? Characterize Simon on your character chart Journal #5

Week 3 11/2-6 Read Ch. 6-7 Journal #6 Quick write: Remember that this story takes place during World

War II which explains the “Beast” in these chapters. What comparisons can you make between how the boys act and World War II?

Quick Write: Does the dance symbolize anything? What? Explain? Read Ch. 8 Journal #7 Quick Write: What happens to the balance of power in this chapter? Quick Write: What is the significance of killing the sow? Will the boys ever be able to recover?

Week 4 11/9-13 Literature Circles Read Ch. 9-12 Week 5 11/16-20 Final Journal #8 ….”10 years later”

 

 

Lord of the Flies – Pre-Reading Anticipation Guide

Write "A" next to statements with which you agree. If you disagree, write "D." If you aren't sure, write "NS." Underneath, write why you think this is true.

1. ________When given a chance, people often single out and degrade another to improve themselves.

Reasoning:

After reading the novel:

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Reasoning:

2. ________Society is what holds everyone together and with out these conditions, our ideals, values, and the basics of right and wrong are lost.

Reasoning:

After reading the novel:

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Reasoning:

3. ________The power of fear and control can overwhelm a person.

Reasoning:

After reading the novel:

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Reasoning:

4. ________If humanity is to survive, innocence may have to be sacrificed.

Reasoning:

After reading the novel:

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Reasoning:

5. ________When the institutions of law and order slip away or are ignored, human beings revert to a more primitive part of their nature.

Reasoning:

After reading the novel:

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6. ________It’s better to examine the consequences of a decision before it is made, than to discover them afterwards.

Reasoning:

After reading the novel:

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7. ________ Children are capable of horrific behavior.

Reasoning:

8. ________ Everyone is capable of murder.

Reasoning:

Characterization in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies Character Name Major challenges/conflicts the

character goes through. Significance of the challenge. Why is it important? How did it change the character? What does the reader learn from

the character?

Textual evidence – Write a small piece of a direct quote. Include page numbers

Open Mind Character:____________________________Chapter___________

Focus on a major character in the chapter- a key player. Skim back over the text and review anything that was written about the character. (Think: characterization!) Now, imagine you are the character. Below is an “open

mind” diagram, a way of making a visual representation of your understanding of the character. Inside the outline, DRAW symbols and images and WRITE words or phrases in any combination which represent (1) the

character’s appearance, (2) the character’s thoughts and feelings, (2) the character’s actions and/or behavior AND (3) other character’s reactions to the character. Use this handout or your own paper.

Lord of the Flies Body Biographies Using the paper provided, draw a life-size representation of your character and fully describe the character by using various body parts to identify certain character traits. You must use quotes from the text to answer the questions. At least six body parts must be identified and described. You must color the drawing/body parts.

1. Eyes: What does your character see? How does he see the world around him? What does he view as important?

2. Brain: What does your character think about?

3. Mouth: How does your character talk? What types of things does he say to others?

4. Heart: What does your character love the most? What does he hold close to his

heart? What are his core beliefs?

5. Hands: What does your character hold? What does he do with his hands? What are some physical items associated with this character that you could put in his hands?

6. Stomach: What does your character hunger for? What are his gut reactions to certain

situations?

7. Feet: On what does your character stand (either literally or metaphorically)?

8. Background: Draw your character’s surroundings and any items associated with him that can’t be placed on his body.

_______ (At least) six body parts identified and described with quotes—24 unassisted points _______ Creativity/appearance—16 unassisted points TOTAL: ______/40 unassisted points

Lord of the Flies Mask Project Description: Just like the characters in Lord of the Flies use face paint to enable them to act

differently than they would normally, you will be creating a mask that shows your inner and outer self/voice. The mask will have pictures, words and symbols on the outside that show the types of attitudes, feelings, behaviors you project to the outside world. The inside of the mask will be filled with pictures, words and symbols which show your inner voice/who you are on the inside. These are the parts of you that you hide from others or share with only a few close people.

Requirements:

Mask: o Outside has pictures, words and/or symbols that show what other people think of you and

the voice(s) you project to the outside world. o Inside has pictures, words and/or symbols that show the real you inner voice/self. o In general, your mask must show your understanding of voice. What type of diction and

imagery do you associate with both your outer and inner voice? o Shows creativity and effort

Reflection:

o Explains the outside of your mask and how this reflects your outer self/voice (1 paragraph)

o Explains the inside of your mask and how this reflects your inner self/voice (1 paragraph) o Use your best writing skills (the 6-traits count)

Presentation: o Between 1-2 minutes long o Show your completed mask to the class o Explain some of the pictures, words and symbols on BOTH the inside and outside of the

mask, and why you included them

Lord of the Flies Voice Journal 

Throughout the novel you will be writing from multiple characters’ perspectives. After reading a pivotal 

scene in the novel, you will try to capture a particular character’s thoughts and feelings regarding the 

event. The goal of your writing is to accurately represent the character’s perspective and voice.  

In each entry:  

‐ Describe what is happening from the character’s perspective. 

‐ Explore the character’s feelings and insights regarding the events your entry will cover ( this is 

an inference) 

‐ Try to capture the character’s voice 

‐ Use direct quotes from the text 

 

 Entry 1:   ________________________________________________________________ 

(Title of your Journal entry) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entry 2:   ________________________________________________________________ 

(Title of your Journal entry) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entry 3:   ________________________________________________________________ 

(Title of your Journal entry) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entry 4:   ________________________________________________________________ 

(Title of your Journal entry) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entry 5:   ________________________________________________________________ 

(Title of your Journal entry) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entry 6:   ________________________________________________________________ 

(Title of your Journal entry) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entry 7:   ________________________________________________________________ 

(Title of your Journal entry) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entry 8:   ________________________________________________________________ 

(Title of your Journal entry) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Period: Mask Project Grading Rubric

4 3 2 1

Outside of Mask

Pictures, words and

symbols are carefully and thoughtfully

chosen to reflect the student’s outer

self/voice

Pictures, words and symbols are reflect the student’s outer

self/voice, demonstrates thought

Pictures, words and symbols are somewhat

reflective of the student’s outer self, but demonstrate a

lack of thought

Pictures, words and symbols are

not included or are not at all reflective

of the student’s outer self

Inside of Mask

Pictures, words and

symbols are carefully and thoughtfully

chosen to reflect the student’s inner self

Pictures, words and

symbols are well chosen to reflect the student’s inner self,

demonstrates thought

Pictures, words and symbols are somewhat

reflective of the student’s inner self, but demonstrate a

lack of thought

Pictures, words and symbols are

not included or are not at all reflective

of the student’s inner self

Creativity of

Mask

Mask demonstrates an exceptional level

of creative and artistic effort

Mask demonstrates a high level of creative

and artistic effort

Mask demonstrates very little evidence

of creative and artistic effort

Mask makes no

attempt at creative and artistic effort

Reflection on

Outside of Mask

Reflection carefully

and thoroughly explains how outside of the mask reflects

themselves No errors in usage

Reflection adequately

explains how the outside of the mask reflects themselves

Few errors

Reflection

somewhat explains how outside of the

mask reflects themselves

More than 6 errors

Reflection Provides little explanation of

how the outside of the mask reflects

themselves

W.9.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas

Reflection on

Inside of Mask

Reflection carefully

and thoroughly explains how inside of the mask reflects

themselves

Reflection adequately explains how inside of the mask reflects

themselves

Reflection

somewhat explains how inside of the

mask reflects themselves

Reflection provides little explanation of

how the inside of the mask reflects

themselves

Presentation

Student is well prepared, presents the inside and outside of

mask to the class

Student is prepared, presents the inside

and outside of mask to the class

Student presents only one side of the mask to the class

Student does not

present

SL.9.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly.

Scoring Guide for Voice Journal

Score Learning Targets Score 4 Mature understanding of Topic:

-Mature understanding of the character’s voice, motivations, and feelings. - Mature understanding of plot development and how

characters are developing throughout the text.

Concise details from the text to support ideas: Employs quality textual details from Lord of the Flies, and creative and appropriate diction and imagery to create and support the character’s voice

3 Solid understanding of topic: Solid understanding of character’s voice, motivations, and feelings

-Solid understanding of plot development and how characters are developing throughout the text.

Details from the text to support answer, but lacks the care and details of a “4”:

Employs textual details from Lord of the flies, and appropriate diction and imagery to create and support the character’s voice, but lacks the care, detail, and creativity of a “4”

2 Basic understanding of topic: Basic understanding of character’s voice, motivations, and plot development.

Over-generalized details from the text which creates a lack of support in the journal entry:

Employs over-generalized textual details from Lord of the Flies, and somewhat appropriate diction and imagery which does not completely support the entry’s representation of the character’s voice

1 Limited understanding of topic: Limited understanding of the character’s voice, motivations, feelings, and plot.

Answer is vague and lacks support: Does not employ textual details from Lord of the Flies or appropriate diction or imagery to support the entry’s representation of the character’s voice

L.9.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. RI.9.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text RL. 9.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme W.9.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearl.y