An exploration of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'
I can explain and explore the key events of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'.
An exploration of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'
I can explain and explore the key events of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'.
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Lesson details
Key learning 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.
- 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.
Keywords
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 misconception
Students may think that Piggy's death is an accident, similar in kind to Simon's, an example of boys getting carried away.
Draw pupils' attention to the fact that Roger is compared to a hangman. A hangman kills intentionally.
To help you plan your year 9 english lesson on: An exploration of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 english lesson on: An exploration of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
trusting
scorn
clear
rock