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Lord of the Flies by William Golding

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Statement of inquiry: Through the choices an author makes to communicate characters and setting, we can explore different aspects of human nature.
Inquiry Questions:
1. What are some stylistic choices authors make?
2. How do we justify the effects of a writer's style?
3. Is there ever a time when we don't have a choice?

Concept: Communication
Related Concepts: Audience imperatives, setting, style
Global Context: Fairness and Development
ATL: Self-management


What if...

You were stranded on an island? 


​No adults. No rules. No way of contacting civilization.


What would you do?

Try to be rescued? Give up hope? 


What would you do to survive? 
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Lord of the Flies Survival Links
Bear Grylls: Survival Tips
Castaway Online Game

Lord of the Flies Survival Tips

Lord of the Flies Survival Activity
lotf_survival_activity.pdf
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Groups for Survival Activity:
9A: Elzbieta, Luka, Andrea, Mihailo
9A: Ellie, Lan, Milica, Alex
9A: Tara, Zach, Michelle, Seungjun 


9B: Katarina, Andrew, Nurin, Predrag
9B: Teodora, Luka, Mai, JaeWoo
9B: Angela, Barak, Tamara, Marko 


Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
lotf_applying_maslows_hierarchy_of_needs.pdf
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Applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
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Lord of The Flies Audiobook
LORD OF THE FLIES Audiobook Times:
Chapter 1 0:12 The Sound of the Shell
Chapter 2 53:16 Fire on the Mountain
Chapter 3 1:25:23 Huts on the Beach
Chapter 4 1:46:20 Painted Faces and Long Hair
Chapter 5 2:27:10 Beast From Water
Chapter 6 3:06:56 Beast From Air
Chapter 7 3:35:35 Shadows and Tall Trees
Chapter 8 4:07:11 Gift for the Darkness
Chapter 9 4:51:55 A View to a Death
Chapter 10 5:16:16 The Shell and the Glasses
Chapter 11 5:44:07 Castles Rock
Chapter 12 6:13:15 Cry of the Hunters

Lord of the Flies Resources
lotf_novel_summary.pdf
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Lord of the Flies Summary by Chapter
lotf_vocabulary_with_definitions.pdf
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Lord of the Flies Vocabulary & Definition List
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Lord of the Flies Note-Taking and Summary Chart Directions
NOTE: Students will complete 1 chart for each chapter of the novel
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Lord of the Flies Note-Taking and Summary Chart Template

Lord of the Flies By Chapter
Chapter One
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LOTF Chapter 1 Discussion
lotf_chapter_1_figurative_language.pdf
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LOTF Chapter 1 Figurative Language
lotf_key_pages_14-15.docx
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LOTF KEY Chapter 1 Figurative Language
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LOTF Board Notes Chapter 1

Chapter Two
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LOTF Chapter 2 Connotation & Denotation
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LOTF Board Notes Chapter 2

Chapter Three
lotf_chapter_3_board_notes.pdf
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LOTF Board Notes Chapter 3

Chapter Four
lotf_chapter_4_tone_and_mood.pdf
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LOTF Chapter 4 Tone and Mood
lotf_chapter_4_board_notes.pdf
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LOTF Board Notes Chapter 4
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LOTF Chapters 1-4 Task (Take-Home)

Chapter Five
lotf_chapter_5_elements_of_style.pdf
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LOTF Chapter 5 Elements of Style

Chapters Five & Six
lotf_chapters_5___6_board_notes.pdf
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LOTF Board Notes Chapters 5 & 6
lotf_chapters_5_and_6_quotes_to_analyze.docx
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LOTF Chapter 5 & 6 Quotes to Analyze (Shared Google Doc)

Chapter Six
lotf_chapter_6_foreshadowing_and_prediction.pdf
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LOTF Chapter 6 Foreshadowing & Prediction

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight
lotf_chapter_8_finding_supporting_quotations.pdf
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LOTF Chapter 8 Finding Supporting Quotations

Chapter Nine
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LOTF Chapter 9 Using Supporting Quotations

Chapter Ten
lotf_chapter_10_symbolism.pdf
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LOTF Chapter 10 Symbolism
lotf_chapter_10_board_notes.pdf
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LOTF Board Notes Chapter 10

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve
lotf_chapter_12_character_types.pdf
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LOTF Chapter 12 Character Types
Video SparkNotes: Lord of the Flies Summary
LOTF Video SparkNotes

Lord of the Flies Chapter Comprehension Check (Questions to ask yourself...Do you know the basics of each chapter?)
lotf_comprehension_check_chapter_1-3.pdf
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LOTF Comprehension Check Chapters 1-3
lotf_comprehension_check_chapters_4-6.pdf
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LOTF Comprehension Check Chapters 4-6
lotf_comprehension_check_chapters_7-9.pdf
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LOTF Comprehension Check Chapters 7-9
lotf_comprehension_check_chapters_10-12.pdf
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LOTF Comprehension Check Chapters 10-12

Lord of the Flies Critical Analysis
lotf_criticism.pdf
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LOTF Critical Analysis

Lord of the Flies The Simpsons Episode: "Das Bus" Season 9, Episode 14
lotf_the_simpsons_activity.docx
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LOTF The Simpsons Activity

Lord of the Flies Film Analysis
1. What is film adaptation?
Film Adaptation Prezi The Journey of the Novel to Film

2. What makes a good film adaptation?
adaptation__michael_hages_4_rules_of_adaptation.pdf
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Michael Hague's 4 Rules of Adaptation Online Link
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What Makes a Successful Book to Film Adaptation? Online Link

3. What are the challenges of adaptation?
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From Novel to Screenplay: The Challenges of Adaptation Online Link

4. Is there a good film adaptation of Lord of the Flies?
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Explore Lord of the Flies on Film
lotf_novel___film_comparisons.docx
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 Lord of the Flies Novel and Film Comparison 1963 & 1990 Versions

Lord of the Flies Films
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LOTF Film Analysis Handout
Lord of the Flies 1963 Film Adaptation (We will watch in class):
Lord of the Flies 1990 Film Adaptation (You may watch on your own):
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  • Home
  • MS Creative Writing
    • CW Writing Exercises
    • CW Poetry Unit
    • CW Short Stories
    • CW Book or Comic
  • Grade 8 English
    • Short Stories
    • The Pearl
    • A Long Walk to Water
    • Conflict Poetry
    • Noughts & Crosses
  • Grade 9 English
    • Poetry Unit
    • Lord of the Flies
    • Romeo & Juliet
    • 13 Reasons Why
    • Homeroom
    • Semester 1 EXAM
    • Semester 2 EXAM
  • Grade 11 English
    • Part 2
    • Part 4
  • Resources
  • Calendars
    • Q1 2015 Daily Agenda
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    • Q3 2016 Daily Agenda
    • Q4 2016 Daily Agenda