The Lord of the Flies

Humans have the power to kill.  What have we done with this power historically? What should we do with it?
Objectives:
All students will identify and explain how authors use literary devices to develop the theme of a narrative
BY reading, analyzing, and responding to multiple works of narrative fiction including: "The Interlopers," and The Lord of the Flies.

Writing Prompt

How does Golding use literary elements such as:
  • Character, Plot, and Setting
  • Foreshadowing
  • Metaphor
  • Symbolism
  • Imagery
  • Irony
to develop the theme of Lord of the Flies?
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Spine
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Front
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Back
Instructions on how to cover your book.
Reading/Handout Schedule:
Chapter & Pages:    Activities:    
Pre-Reading            Lesson 1      
1) 7-31                     Lesson 2      
2-4) 32-75                Lesson 3      
5-7) 76-123              Lesson 4      
8) 124-144               Lesson 5      
9-10) 145-168          Lesson 6      
11-12) 169-202        Lesson 7     
Extras   203-208        Lesson 8, Lesson 9, Lesson 10  
Students will identify the mood of the clip by making observations. 
How does music contribute to the mood change?  If you were a writer and didn't have music as a tool, what could you do to change the mood for the reader?

"The Interlopers" by Saki

PictureExplain how the term interloper applies to this cartoon.

Interlopers; plural noun:
a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.
synonyms:intruder, encroacher, trespasser, invader, infiltrator

Find the story here.
Listen to the audio here.

As you read the story, take notes in a reader's journal.  Answer the questions your teacher poses to you.  After hearing the story the first time, go back and re-read it in order to complete the plot chart and writing task.

Writing Task:
Explain how Saki uses the literary devices of foreshadowing and irony to develop the plot and theme of "The Interlopers."