
Teach Lord of the Flies by William Golding with this 39-slide, fully editable Chapter 6 PowerPoint (PPT)
This engaging resource includes a chapter summary, in-depth analysis, themes, symbolism, key quotes, and interactive student activities for Chapter 6: Beast from Air. Designed to promote critical thinking and problem-solving, it’s ideal for literature circles, scaffolded notes, and study guides in Grades 8–11.
With visually rich slides, active discussion prompts, and analytical tasks, this PPT helps students unpack the fear-driven misunderstandings in this chapter while aligning with Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and Bloom’s Taxonomy learning goals.
What’s Inside the Chapter 6 PPT:
Do Now Task: Short-response comprehension questions
Engaging Warmer: “Beast from Air” title analysis and symbolism discussion
Character Analysis: Ralph, Jack, Piggy, Samneric, and other boys
Detailed Plot Summary: Four clear sections with focus on tension and fear
Theme Exploration: Fear and imagination, leadership struggles, miscommunication, civilization vs. savagery
Symbolism Explained: Dead parachutist, neglected signal fire, mist and darkness
Key Quotes Analysis: Context, meaning, and thematic relevance
Creative Task: Text message roleplay between characters
Exit Ticket: 3-2-1 reflection task
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
-Encourages Activities, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
-Ideal for Lessons, Literature Circles, and Study Guides
-Supports comprehension and analysis through Scaffolded Notes
-Editable to adapt for different teaching styles and timeframes
Aligned with DOK and Bloom’s Taxonomy:
DOK 1 / Remembering: Identify key events, characters, and symbols in Chapter 6
DOK 2 / Understanding & Applying: Summarize events and explain how fear drives decision-making
DOK 3 / Analyzing & Evaluating: Compare leadership styles and analyze character motivations
DOK 4 / Creating: Produce an original text message roleplay capturing character voice and perspective
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