
Teach Lord of the Flies by William Golding with this 37-slide, fully editable Chapter 10 PowerPoint (PPT)
This engaging lesson resource covers a chapter summary, character analysis, themes, symbolism, key quotes, and interactive class activities for Chapter 10: The Shell and the Glasses. Students will examine the aftermath of Simon’s death, the consolidation of Jack’s dictatorship, and the symbolic power shift when Piggy’s glasses are stolen.
With scaffolded tasks, collaborative discussions, and creative writing opportunities, this PPT helps students analyze the moral, thematic, and symbolic significance of Chapter 10—perfect for literature circles, study guides, and close reading activities in Grades 8–11.
What’s Inside the Chapter 10 PPT:
-Do Now Task: Short-response comprehension check
-Warmer Activity: Power Shift Timeline Scramble (Chapters 8–10)
-Character Analysis: Ralph, Piggy, Jack, Samneric, Wilfred, Jack’s tribe
-Detailed Plot Summary: Four sections highlighting major developments
-Themes Explored: Loss of innocence, power and control, denial, savagery vs. civilization, fragility of morality
-Symbolism Explained: The conch shell, Piggy’s glasses, Wilfred as a symbol of oppression
-Key Quotes Analysis: Context, meaning, and thematic connection
-Class Activity: “Conscience on Trial” mock trial for Piggy or Jack
-Exit Ticket: “One Word, One Reason” reflective task
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Promotes Activities, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
Perfect for Lessons, Literature Circles, and Study Guides
Uses Scaffolded Notes to guide students through complex analysis
Fully editable for different pacing and instructional styles
Aligned with DOK and Bloom’s Taxonomy:
DOK 1 / Remembering: Recall key events, characters, and symbols from Chapter 10
DOK 2 / Understanding & Applying: Explain how Jack’s leadership style contrasts with Ralph’s and how fear is used as a tool of control
DOK 3 / Analyzing & Evaluating: Analyze the symbolic meaning of Piggy’s glasses being stolen and evaluate its impact on the balance of power
DOK 4 / Creating: Develop a persuasive argument and role-play in the “Conscience on Trial” activity using textual evidence
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