
-Teach Lord of the Flies by William Golding with this 36-slide, fully editable Chapter 12 PowerPoint (PPT)
This resource delivers a chapter summary, in-depth character analysis, thematic exploration, symbolism, key quotes, and creative reflection tasks for Chapter 12: Cry of the Hunters. Students will unpack the tension of Ralph’s desperate flight, the symbolic destruction of the island, and the bittersweet moment of rescue by the naval officer.
With structured comprehension checks, collaborative discussions, and higher-order thinking activities, this lesson is ideal for literature circles, scaffolded note-taking, and CCSS-aligned analysis for Grades 8–11.
What’s Inside the Chapter 12 PPT:
-Do Now Task: Short-response comprehension questions on Ralph’s escape and the rescue
-Warmer Activity: Survival Diary Entry – writing from Ralph’s perspective
-Character Analysis: Ralph, Jack, Samneric, Roger, Naval Officer
-Detailed Plot Summary: Broken into clear sections for easy teaching
-Themes Explored: Loss of innocence, civilization vs. savagery, isolation and survival, thin veneer of society
-Symbolism Explained: The burning island, Ralph as moral endurance, naval officer as ironic authority
-Key Quotes Analysis: Context, thematic meaning, and discussion prompts
-Group Discussion Task: “What Happens Next?” speculative thinking
-Exit Ticket: Acrostic Poem – “RESCUE” thematic reflection
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
-Engages students through Activities, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
-Ideal for Lessons, Literature Circles, and Study Guides
-Includes Scaffolded Notes to support all learners
-Fully editable for flexible pacing and teaching styles
-Aligned with DOK and Bloom’s Taxonomy:
DOK 1 / Remembering: Identify key events, characters, and symbols in Chapter 12
DOK 2 / Understanding & Applying: Explain the symbolic significance of the fire and the naval officer’s arrival
DOK 3 / Analyzing & Evaluating: Analyze how Ralph’s emotional breakdown reflects the novel’s central themes
DOK 4 / Creating: Write a creative diary entry or acrostic poem capturing the themes and emotions of the final chapter
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