The Lord of the Flies

Ms. ManningPeriod 6 English Honors

Tuesday May 27th 2 hours

Do Now (10 minutes)

Please write 50 words in response to the following quote:“Society knows how to kill a man and has methods more subtle than death.” Andre Gide

Agenda

• Do Now – 10 minutes Journal • Review Agenda – 1 minute• Lecture – 25 minutes Powerpoint “The Lord of

the Flies” Symbolism and Allegory• Lesson Focus – 30 minutes –• Vocabulary – 20 minutes – • Newsela Article: 15 minutes – • Exit Slip: 10 minutes – “Today I learned”

Standards and ObjectivesStandard: 10.W.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.Objective: To read, comprehend, interpret and write responses to the novel regarding allegory and symbolism, in The Lord of the Flies

Lecture (25 minutes)Allegories can be read on two levels: literal and symbolic

And are often intended to teach a moral lesson. What would the moral lesson in “Lord of the Flies” be?

Allegory

Characters and places in allegories often have names that reveal their symbolic significance:Characters PlacesDeath Celestial CityVanity Vanity FairGood Deeds Hill of DifficultyIgnorance Valley of Fear

Symbolism and Allegory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkwf8U4QIH0

Symbolism and Allegory

There is allegory in every chapter of “Lord of the Flies”. Its characters are symbols:Ralph: protagonist, hero – represents civilization and orderPiggy: often Ralph’s partner – represents intelligence and orderJack: antagonist - represents wildness and violence

Symbolism and Allegory

The island represents the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve were in paradise until they disobeyed God. At first the island is paradise, until the boys become savage.

More symbolism

1. The pig2. The parachuter3. The “beast”4. The war5. The rescuers

Lesson Focus

Analyze:1. What does the conch symbolize?2. What does the fire symbolize?3. What do Piggy’s glasses symbolize?4. What do the “littleuns” symbolize?5. What do the older boys symbolize?

Discussion

Does evil come from inside of us? Or outside of us? Explain.

Vocabulary (20 minutes)

In your composition books, write a synonym and sentence for each of the following words:1. credulous2. decorous/decorum3. derision/deride4. inscrutable5. officious6. oppressive7. speculate8. tumult

Newsela (20 minutes)

Article to be added:

Exit Slip (5 minutes)

Reflection: Today I learned…

Write in composition book.

The Lord of the Flies

Ms. ManningPeriod 6 English Honors

Wednesday May 28th (45 minutes)

Do Now (10 minutes)

Please write 50 words in response to the prompt:“If we can’t separate our civilized self from our savage self, which will take over and why?

Agenda (45 minutes)

• Do Now – 10 minutes• Review Agenda – 1 minute• Lecture – 10 minutes Powerpoint “The Lord

of the Flies” - Nature versus Nuture• Lesson Focus – 10 minutes –• Vocabulary – 10 minutes – • Exit Slip: 5 minutes – “Today I learned”

Standards and Objectives

Standard: 10.W.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.Objective: To read, comprehend, interpret and write responses to the novel, The Lord of the Flies

Lecture (10 minutes)• The struggle for power• The need for social order• The fear of the unknown• The existence of evil in mankind

What influences our behavior:

Nature or Nuture?(genes) or (environment)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-D33oWiOEg

Where does violence come from?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQmXGx1ZKw4

Discuss…

Nature vs. Nuture Debate

Page # Excerpt How it supports paragraph from quote nature or nuture1.

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Vocabulary

In your composition books, write a synonym and sentence for each of the following words:

1. corpulent2. sauntered3. acrid4. cordon

Exit Slip

Reflection: Today I learned…

Write in composition book.

The Lord of the Flies

Ms. ManningPeriod 6 English HonorsFriday May 29th (1 hour)

Do Now (10 minutes)

Please write at least 50 words in response to the prompt:“Do you believe people are inherently good or evil? Explain why.”

Agenda (1 hour)

• Do Now – 10 minutes• Review Agenda – 1 minute• Lecture – 15 minutes Powerpoint “The Lord

of the Flies” Summary and Analysis• Lesson Focus – 15 minutes –• Vocabulary – 15 minutes – • Exit Slip: 5 minutes – “Today I learned”

Standards and Objectives

Standard: 10.W.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.Objective: To read, comprehend, interpret and write responses to the novel, The Lord of the Flies

Lecture (15 minutes)

“Lord of the Flies” summary and analysis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJp1ptX4F3M

Is there hope for humanity? Discuss

Vocabulary

In your composition books, write a synonym and sentence for each of the following words:

1. talisman2. sniveling3. parried4. elephantine5. epaulettes

Exit Slip

Reflection: Today I learned…

Write in composition book.