Lord of the Flies "as you read it" Chapters 1-4

 

These level 1 (plot) questions will guide you through your first reading assignment. In the right hand column please put down your observations of style and thoughts about the novel.

Ch. 1: The Sound of the Shell

1. Where does the novel begin?

2. What has just happened?

3. Who are the first two characters to meet?

4. What do they find in the water?

5. How are the choir boys dressed?

6. Who is the leader of the choir boys?

Ch. 2: Fire on the Mountain

7. Who is elected leader?

8. What role does Jack assume?

9. What is the rule of the conch?

10. Who first describes the beast?

11. What does Ralph suggest doing to be rescued?

Ch. 3: Huts on the Beach


12. What are Ralph and Simon building at the opening of Ch. 3?

13. Where does Simon go at the end of Ch. 3? Ch. 4: Painted Faces and Long Hair

14. What strange thing (illusion) happens at midday?

15. What was making the littluns sick?

16. What does Roger do to the "castles"?

Observations and Thoughts:

17. How did Jack create his mask?

18. What are the Hunters celebrating when Ralph comes upon them?

19. What had they neglected?

20. What happens to Piggy's specs?

Creative Journal Assignments for Lord of the Flies:

1. How would this class fare if dropped into the island as the boys were?

2. How would girls only fare versus boys only if dropped into the island as the boys were?

3. Write a letter that Piggy might have written to his auntie after his first week.

4. Write a description of a chaotic high school classroom as Golding might have, with students like Piggy, Ralph, Jack, Simon, and Roger.

5. What should happen to the boys for their participation in the murder of Simon?

6. Write an interview between Ralph, Jack, and the naval officer on board the cruiser.

7. Write a letter from Ralph to his father after their rescue.

Lord of the Flies Classroom Simulation

Instructions:  Imagine that our class has been dropped on a similar island under similar conditions.  The class will have 10 minutes at the end of the period for 2 weeks to develop a means of government and a survival plan.  I will give no advice but will expect to receive a detailed, written document that explains your governing rules and survival plan.