Year 9 - English
An exploration of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'
'Lord of the Flies'
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore 'The Lord of the Flies' by considering Golding's message about human nature. They first read the novel, before analysing the characters Ralph, Simon, Jack and Piggy. They then look at setting and symbolism before planning and writing an essay on human nature.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain and explore the key events of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'.
Key Notes
- Piggy insists that Ralph and the twins go with him to Castle Rock and demand the return of his glasses.
- Piggy carries the conch as a reminder of the ordered society they once hoped to create.
- Piggy bravely challenges the morality of Jack's tribe.
- Roger pushes a boulder onto Piggy who falls to his death.
- Ralph is chased out of the camp by the boys with spears.
Vocabulary To Learn
- boulder: a very large rock
- unexpected: surprising because you did not think that it would happen
- explicit: communicated directly in a clear and exact way
- contempt: a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something
- naive: too willing to believe that life is simple and fair
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students may think that Piggy's death is an accident, similar in kind to Simon's, an example of boys getting carried away.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Piggy insists that Ralph and the twins go with him to Castle Rock and demand the return of his glasses. Piggy carries the conch as a reminder of the ordered society they once hoped to create.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'boulder'
a very large rock.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students may think that Piggy's death is an accident, similar in kind to Simon's, an example of boys getting carried away. Correction: Draw pupils' attention to the fact that Roger is compared to a hangman. A hangman kills intentionally.
More Lessons In This Unit
- An exploration of Chapter 1 of 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- An exploration of Chapter 10 of 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- An exploration of Chapter 12 of 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- An exploration of Chapter 2 of 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- An exploration of Chapter 3 of 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- An exploration of Chapter 4 of 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- An exploration of Chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- An exploration of Chapter 6 of 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- An exploration of Chapter 7 of 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- An exploration of Chapter 8 of 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- An exploration of Chapter 9 of 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- Considering and understanding allusions in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- Considering ideas of rules and human nature in relation to 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- Considering Jack's dictatorial leadership and antagonism in 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- Considering the presentation of Ralph in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- Exploring Golding's message about human behaviour in 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- Exploring Simon's role as an outsider and as Jack's foil in 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- Exploring structure, allegory and genre in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- Golding's use of setting in 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- Golding's use of symbolism in 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- Planning a written response on human nature in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- The dehumanisation and death of Piggy in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
- Writing a response on human nature in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide
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