
Teach Lord of the Flies by William Golding with this 39-slide, fully editable Chapter 8 PowerPoint (PPT)
This resource delivers a chapter summary, detailed character analysis, themes, symbolism, key quotes, and engaging student activities for Chapter 8: Gift for the Darkness. Perfect for exploring the pivotal turning point where Jack breaks away from Ralph’s leadership, this lesson fosters critical thinking and problem-solving while supporting literature circles, scaffolded notes, and study guides for Grades 8–11.
With vivid visuals, guided analysis, and creative tasks, this PPT immerses students in the novel’s most symbolic chapter—highlighting the brutal sow hunt, Jack’s rise to power, and Simon’s haunting encounter with the Lord of the Flies.
What’s Inside the Chapter 8 PPT:
Do Now Task: Comprehension questions to activate recall
Warmer Activity: “Evil Within?” quick-write discussion
Character Analysis: Ralph, Piggy, Jack, Simon, Roger, hunters
Detailed Plot Summary: Four key sections breaking down major events
Theme Exploration: Descent into savagery, fear as a tool of power, collapse of leadership, prophecy and insight
Symbolism Explained: The Lord of the Flies, face paint, brutal sow hunt, fading conch
Key Quotes Analysis: Context, meaning, and thematic insight
Creative Task: “Design a Tribe” group activity
Exit Ticket: Dialogue rewrite of Simon & the Lord of the Flies encounter
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Encourages Activities, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
Works for Lessons, Literature Circles, and Study Guides
Uses Scaffolded Notes to build comprehension and literary analysis
Fully editable to adapt for different pacing and classroom needs
Aligned with DOK and Bloom’s Taxonomy:
DOK 1 / Remembering: Identify key events, characters, and symbols in Chapter 8
DOK 2 / Understanding & Applying: Explain how fear and superstition influence decisions and leadership shifts
DOK 3 / Analyzing & Evaluating: Analyze Simon’s encounter with the Lord of the Flies and evaluate its thematic significance
DOK 4 / Creating: Rewrite the Simon–Lord of the Flies scene in script form, maintaining character voice and symbolism
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