Year 9 - English
An exploration of Chapter 12 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 12 of 'Lord of the Flies'.
Key Notes
- Ralph hides in the thicket of the forest as Jack's tribe hunt him down.
- In an attempt to smoke Ralph out of the forest, Jack sets the jungle on fire.
- A British Naval vessel sees the jungle ablaze and rescues the boys.
- The officer is surprised and disappointed by the savage behaviour of the boys.
- After reading a novel, a good question to ask ourselves is whether the ending is satisfying.
Vocabulary To Learn
- a covert: bushes growing close together in which hunted animals can hide
- expectation: the feeling or belief that something will or should happen
- immaculate: perfect and without any mistakes; completely clean
- unkempt: not neat or cared for; messy
- protagonist: the main and most important character in a book, film or play
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students may see the rescue as wholly positive.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Ralph hides in the thicket of the forest as Jack's tribe hunt him down. In an attempt to smoke Ralph out of the forest, Jack sets the jungle on fire.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'a covert'
bushes growing close together in which hunted animals can hide.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students may see the rescue as wholly positive. Correction: Draw your pupils' attention to the lack of understanding of their ordeal. Also, to the fact rescue comes on a warship and the officer is carrying a revolver.
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 11 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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