Year 9 - English
An exploration of Chapter 5 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 5 of 'Lord of the Flies'.
Key Notes
- Chapter 5 shows the boys becoming increasingly angry and divided.
- Ralph attempts to assert his authority, but Jack openly defies him.
- The boys' many fears are openly expressed.
- Irrational fears are held by the majority of the boys.
- Jack uses the boys' fears to take them away, therefore asserting his authority.
Vocabulary To Learn
- acrimonious: angry and bitter
- authority: the power or right to give orders, make decisions and enforce obedience
- rational: logical and informed by known facts
- irrational: not supported or evidenced by known facts
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students may think that Ralph doesn't blow the conch to summon the boys back because he is afraid of Jack.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Chapter 5 shows the boys becoming increasingly angry and divided. Ralph attempts to assert his authority, but Jack openly defies him.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'acrimonious'
angry and bitter.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students may think that Ralph doesn't blow the conch to summon the boys back because he is afraid of Jack. Correction: Ralph is not afraid of Jack. He is afraid that if he blows the conch and the boys don't return, he will have lost his authority.
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 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 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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