This resource is a full scheme of work on Lord of the Flies for GCSE AQA Literature, but could be used for other examination boards with a few tweaks. It includes a mammoth 142 slide PPT, all of which has been tried and tested with students. The unit was originally written for higher ability GCSE pupils, aiming for grade 5 and above; thus includes a lot of challenge and stretch for obtaining top grades. Updated Feb 2022
The PPT covers a vast range of elements needed for teaching the novel, including the following:
- the setting and background to the novel
- work on key characters (including use of video links)
- philosophical quotes on society for discussion
- background on William Golding
- links to ‘The Coral Island’
- Symbolism (the conch)
- Biblical allegory, including relevant bible extracts
- Chapter by chapter investigations - chapter 1: utopia/ dystopia, Piggy v Ralph
- chapter 2: the island, names, foreshadowing, further symbolism
- order and leadership - Jack v Ralph
- Simon and his role
- The theme of power and Roger’s significance
- Discussion around power and quotes/ images to stimulate ideas
- Group/ paired analysis of extracts about Roger
- Chapter 4: independent summary and key questions; the first slaughter and discussion of blood in literature; analysing Jack’s savagery
- Comparison between Ralph at different points
- Chapter 5: independent summary (with video link), annotation of the opening, tracking changes in Ralph’s character (+ possible HW task)
- Chapter 6: reflection on the parachutist, extract analysis, link to puppets and Icarus; discussion of an idyllic island and comparing to the LOTF island
- Chapter 7: savagery, Golding’s reasons for writing, island symbolism, discussion of civilisation, Berengaria and wounds
- Exam prep lesson - extract and question with guidance on a response and a practice paragraph
- exploration of the themes of duality and paradox
- Exploration of the relevance of psychoanalysis
- mini HW project
- extract analysis of jack and the choir
- Chapter 8: Jack and Simon, comparing Ralph and Jack as chiefs, discussion of the theme of evil and what makes a person evil; symbolism of the sow
- The pig head - group work and inference on an extract
- Further exam practice with an exemplar response and direction for including AO3; reference to mark scheme and peer assessment
- Chapter 9: religious symbolism, allegory, Simon’s death and the mountain
- Chapter 10: the structural split, the leadership values of Jack and Ralph
- Chapter 11: structural parallels
- Chapter names
- Chapter 12: the ending, deus ex machina, Golding’s goals, links to the Stanford prison experiment
Please note, this was originally written with the students having undergone a blind reading of the novel over the holidays. It can however be taught with no previous understanding or reading, with a little tweaking.
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