
-Teach Lord of the Flies by William Golding with this 35-slide, fully editable Chapter 11 PowerPoint (PPT)
This lesson resource explores summary, character analysis, themes, symbolism, and key quotes for Chapter 11: Castle Rock. Students will examine the confrontation between Ralph and Jack, the moral and symbolic weight of Piggy’s death, and the shattering of the conch—representing the final collapse of order on the island.
This resource uses scaffolded activities, moral dilemma discussions, and creative writing prompts to engage students in deep analysis—perfect for literature circles, study guides, and CCSS-aligned lessons for Grades 8–11.
What’s Inside the Chapter 11 PPT:
-Do Now Task: Short-response comprehension questions
-Warmer Activity: Moral Dilemma Scenario – “What Would You Do?”
-Character Analysis: Ralph, Piggy, Jack, Samneric, Roger
-Detailed Plot Summary: Key events broken into four stages for clarity
-Themes Explored: Violence and dehumanization, power and tyranny, blind obedience vs. moral responsibility
-Symbolism Explained: Piggy’s glasses, the boulder, Castle Rock
-Key Quotes Analysis: Context, meaning, and thematic insight
-Creative Writing Task: “Conch Eulogy” reflective piece
-Exit Ticket: “Final Words” thought bubble from Piggy’s perspective
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
-Packed with Activities, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
-Works for Lessons, Literature Circles, and Study Guides
-Incorporates Scaffolded Notes to support all learners
-Fully editable for flexible pacing and instructional needs
-Aligned with DOK and Bloom’s Taxonomy:
DOK 1 / Remembering: Recall key events, characters, and symbols in Chapter 11
DOK 2 / Understanding & Applying: Explain the symbolic and thematic meaning of Piggy’s death and the conch shattering
DOK 3 / Analyzing & Evaluating: Compare Jack’s and Ralph’s leadership styles and evaluate how fear drives loyalty
DOK 4 / Creating: Write and perform a eulogy for the conch, using literary devices and thematic connections
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