Lord of the Flies -- FIVE MAIN GOALS
1. Understand the novel on both literal and symbolic levels.
Literal comprehension (Quizzes)
Interpret and articulate author’s themes
Make connections to our world
2. Understand how an author uses symbolism to convey themes.
Recognize symbols
Track symbols
Analyze development
Articulate how symbols impact theme(s)
3. Expand ability to analyze passages for meaning.
Ask questions to deepen analysis
Understand plot-level and thematic analysis
Passage analysis test
4. Develop persuasive writing / speaking skills.
Articulating claims with strong reasoning
Defending claims against opposition
Concession and rebuttal
Analyze tactics used in persuasive speech
Persuasive presentation
5. Use evidence to support claims.
Quote selection
How to integrate quotes in writing
Paraphrasing / trimming quotes
Explain how evidence proves claim
Lord of the Flies -- FIVE MAIN GOALS
1. Understand the novel on both literal and symbolic levels.
Literal comprehension (Quizzes)
Interpret and articulate author’s themes
Make connections to our world
2. Understand how an author uses symbolism to convey themes.
Recognize symbols
Track symbols
Analyze development
Articulate how symbols impact theme(s)
3. Expand ability to analyze passages for meaning.
Ask questions to deepen analysis
Understand plot-level and thematic analysis
Passage analysis test
4. Develop persuasive writing / speaking skills.
Articulating claims with strong reasoning
Defending claims against opposition
Concession and rebuttal
Analyze tactics used in persuasive speech
Persuasive presentation
5. Use evidence to support claims.
Quote selection
How to integrate quotes in writing
Paraphrasing / trimming quotes
Explain how evidence proves claim
Lord of the Flies – FOUR ROLES
For each assigned reading section, you are responsible for one of the roles listed below. Complete the box on the
bookmark for each assigned reading section before coming to class; if you do not come to class prepared, I will deduct
participation points.
Completing these boxes serves two purposes. It prepares you for group discussions that will take place most days after
the quiz, and it provides you with practice as an analytical thinker, reader, and writer.
A – Facilitator: In the box, your job is to list three good, discussion-worthy questions AND write your prediction for
what comes next in this novel. Questions should be thoughtful and interpretive, and discussing them should add to our
understanding of the story itself. During the group time, it is up to you to keep the group focused and choose how to
spend the discussion time.
B – Symbol Guru: Select a symbol that you found important in the chapter(s). Analyze the symbol: what might it
represent, and what is the purpose of the symbol? Write this as a brief paragraph, and correctly use at least one quote in
your writing.
C – Connector: Make a connection between the chapter(s) and the real world, history, your life, or another piece of
literature. Connections should be strong, meaningful, relevant, and/or interesting. Write a brief paragraph explaining the
connection, and correctly use at least one quote in your writing.
D – Psychologist: Select a character of significance within the chapter(s) (though it doesn’t have to be the main
character). In a brief paragraph that correctly uses at least one quote, provide an analysis of the character’s thoughts,
motivations, and actions in the chapter(s). Please, Doc, avoid the shallow and obvious in your analysis.
Lord of the Flies – FOUR ROLES
For each assigned reading section, you are responsible for one of the roles listed below. Complete the box on the
bookmark for each assigned reading section before coming to class; if you do not come to class prepared, I will deduct
participation points.
Completing these boxes serves two purposes. It prepares you for group discussions that will take place most days after
the quiz, and it provides you with practice as an analytical thinker, reader, and writer.
A – Facilitator: In the box, your job is to list three good, discussion-worthy questions AND write your prediction for
what comes next in this novel. Questions should be thoughtful and interpretive, and discussing them should add to our
understanding of the story itself. During the group time, it is up to you to keep the group focused and choose how to
spend the discussion time.
B – Symbol Guru: Select a symbol that you found important in the chapter(s). Analyze the symbol: what might it
represent, and what is the purpose of the symbol? Write this as a brief paragraph, and correctly use at least one quote in
your writing.
C – Connector: Make a connection between the chapter(s) and the real world, history, your life, or another piece of
literature. Connections should be strong, meaningful, relevant, and/or interesting. Write a brief paragraph explaining the
connection, and correctly use at least one quote in your writing.
D – Psychologist: Select a character of significance within the chapter(s) (though it doesn’t have to be the main
character). In a brief paragraph that correctly uses at least one quote, provide an analysis of the character’s thoughts,
motivations, and actions in the chapter(s). Please, Doc, avoid the shallow and obvious in your analysis.