An exploration of Chapter 1 of 'Lord of the Flies'

English

In 'Lord of the Flies', students explore central questions about what gives us authority within society and whether power inevitably corrupts those who hold it. In 'Animal Farm: The Pigs and Power', students also explore the corrupting influence of power and question whether those who hold power are bound to abuse it. 

In 'A Monster Within', students look at villains in gothic fiction and, through their study of context, explore whether they are in fact made monstrous due to social fears and prejudices. In 'Lord of the Flies', students explore the powerful influence of social hierarchy and, using very different context, unpick what Golding's central message about human civilization might be. 

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.

'Lord of the Flies'

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Match the words on the left with their synonym on the right. 

the creation of characters using actions, appearance and dialogue

choosing the right actors to play characters in films 

the names that writers choose to give to their characters

Which of the following is the best definition of characterisation?

Match the character from Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' to their description.

Ralph uses the conch to summon the others.

There is an election for chief and Ralph wins.

Ralph says Jack can keep the choir as his and be the hunter.

Ralph, Simon and Jack explore the island. 

Starting with the first, put the events from Chapter 1 of 'Lord of the Flies' in chronological order.

as a powerful sound to ward off dangerous beasts

In 'Lord of the Flies' what is the conch used for?

In 'Lord of the Flies', why doesn't Jack kill the pig?

In what year was 'Lord of the Flies' published?

William Golding, author of 'Lord of the Flies' served in which war?

If we say something is natural, what do we mean?

What word beginning with 'C' means the fictional people in a novel?

In his lifetime, as well as being a writer, William Golding had two significant roles. What were they?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

An exploration of Chapter 1 of 'Lord of the Flies'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.