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Lord of the Flies Unit PlanLord of the Flies Unit Plan
Publisher
Livaudais-Baker English Classroom
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9th
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English Language Arts
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Lord of the Flies

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This Lord of the Flies unit plan also includes:
  • Lord of the Flies Introduction Notes
  • Lord of the Flies Introduction Notes
  • Literature Circles
  • Lord of the Flies Introductory Activity
  • Ch 1 Lit Circle Questions
  • Chapters 2-3 Lit Circle Questions
  • Ch 4-7 Lit Circle Questions
  • Ch 8-11 Lit Circle Questions
  • Ch 12 Questions Lit Circle Questions
  • Lord of the Flies Postcard Rubric
  • Lord of the Flies Project Ideas
  • Novel Unit Project Rubrics
  • Lord of the Flies End of Book Review
  • Lord of the Flies Exam
  • Literary Analysis for Lord of the Flies
  • Literary Analysis Rubric
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Packed with activities, projects, and assessments, first-time instructors and seasoned veterans will find much to like in this overview of a nine-part unit based on William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

literary analysis, lord of the flies, william golding, literature circles, socratic discussion, literary themes, fears, power, allusions, symbols, mythology, allegories, sigmund freud

Instructional Ideas

  • Begin the unit with the "Stranded!" activity
  • Show the presentation after class members have finished reading the novel and have groups research allusions, symbols, allegories, and themes
  • Assign groups to watch the Simpson's parody, "Das Bus" and the Sponge Bob Squarepants spoof "Club Spongebob"

Classroom Considerations

  • Includes links to all required materials

Pros

  • The "Introduction Notes" handout provides a place for viewers to record information from the presentation
  • The introductory activity puts class members in a situation similar to the novel's characters
  • Includes literature circle discussion questions for each chapter
  • The postcard and the novel unit projects include rubrics

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.9-10.1

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