Lord of the Flies

Lesson 11
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ELA

Unit 10

9th Grade

Lesson 11 of 26

Objective


Track major symbols/characters and explain how their development reveals theme.

Trace the escalating conflict between Jack and Ralph.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Lord of the Flies by William Golding  pp. 48 – 55

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

What do the "littluns" symbolize?

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Sample Response

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Which of the following best describes Golding’s characterization of Jack in pages 48-50? 

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Which piece of evidence from these pages best proves the answer to number 2?

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Writing Prompt

Describe the escalating conflict between Ralph and Jack. Use evidence from the chapter to support your answer.

Key Questions


  • What is Jack doing in the opening pages of the chapter?
  • What is the tone of these pages?
  • What diction does Golding use to describe Jack and the scene? What does this diction communicate about the tone, mood, Jack, etc.
  • Explain the conflict between Ralph and Jack. How does this relate to Maslow’s hierarchy?
  • What are the “littluns” doing? What are they not doing?
  • What might they symbolize?
  • What does the conflict between Ralph and Jack reveal about the characters? About the central conflict of the novel?

Notes


Pages 48-51 should be closely read by students together or independently in order to analyze how Golding is developing Jack’s character on these pages.

Next

Explain Simon’s symbolic significance on pages 55 and 57.

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