Unit Plan

Lord of the Flies

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Packed with activities, projects, and assessments, first-time instructors and seasoned veterans will find much to like in this overview of a nine-part unit based on William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Begin the unit with the "Stranded!" activity
  • Show the presentation after class members have finished reading the novel and have groups research allusions, symbols, allegories, and themes
  • Assign groups to watch the Simpson's parody, "Das Bus" and the Sponge Bob Squarepants spoof "Club Spongebob"
Classroom Considerations
  • Includes links to all required materials
Pros
  • The "Introduction Notes" handout provides a place for viewers to record information from the presentation
  • The introductory activity puts class members in a situation similar to the novel's characters
  • Includes literature circle discussion questions for each chapter
  • The postcard and the novel unit projects include rubrics
Cons
  • None
Common Core