Year 9 - English
An exploration of Chapter 2 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 in Chapter 2 of 'Lord of the Flies'.
Key Notes
- The boys agree to hold meetings and make plans, using the conch as a debating tool.
- The boys realise that nobody knows where they are.
- The "littluns" are scared of something they call the "beastie".
- The boys start a fire that is meant to attract the attention of ships but causes damage.
- Piggy has the greatest knowledge and is the most sensible but the others ignore him and instead act impulsively.
Vocabulary To Learn
- fend: to take care of and provide for yourself without depending on anyone else
- priorities: something that is very important and that must be dealt with before other things
- functioning: working or operating in a proper or particular way
- to thwart: to prevent (someone) from accomplishing something
- impulsive: acting or done without forethought
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils often judge Piggy by the critical standards employed by the other boys.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The boys agree to hold meetings and make plans, using the conch as a debating tool. The boys realise that nobody knows where they are.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'fend'
to take care of and provide for yourself without depending on anyone else.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils often judge Piggy by the critical standards employed by the other boys. Correction: Pick out examples of how sensible and intelligent Piggy is and how his judgement is usually sound.
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 12 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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