An exploration of Chapter 12 of 'Lord of the Flies'
I can explain and explore the key events of Chapter 12 of 'Lord of the Flies'.
An exploration of Chapter 12 of 'Lord of the Flies'
I can explain and explore the key events of Chapter 12 of 'Lord of the Flies'.
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Lesson details
Key learning 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.
- 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.
Keywords
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 misconception
Students may see the rescue as wholly positive.
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.
To help you plan your year 9 english lesson on: An exploration of Chapter 12 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 12 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 sexual violence
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
bushes
perfect
untidy
main character
anticipate