Throughout discussions about the novel, focus on what happens on the literal

level in the book and what that development means on the symbolic level. That

is, what happens literally to the boys and what is the author saying

metaphorically about the structures of civilization?

Novel Activities Workbook

English 421

April-May 2012

Ms. Chandler’s Class

Name: __________________________________

Lord of the Flies What does it mean to be civilized?

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Introduction of the Main Characters (35)

(fill in more info as you meet each of them – 5 details each =35)

Name Picture A bit about him

Ralph

Derived from the Anglo-Saxon word for “council”

Jack

Derived from Hebrew name Jacob which means “supplanter” or “one who takes over”

Piggy

Vulnerable, hunted, reduced importance, not respected (doesn’t even rate being called by his real name).

Simon

Derived from Hebrew name Shim’on which means “one who listens” or “one who observes”

Samneric

Identical twins who are always together (Sam & Eric)

Roger

“famous with a spear”

Littluns

A name for all the little children – mostly whose names we never learn.

CHAPTER 1 – The Sound of the Shell (16)

1. Vocabulary – Define the underlined term based on its context in the story (not from using a dictionary),

and then give an explanation of the definition based on the context. (2)

“They were twins, and the eye was shocked and incredulous at such cheery duplication” (14-15).

Define from context not dictionary: _________________________________________________________

Explanation for definition based on context: __________________________________________________

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2. Language Practice – Make the corrections needed to the following. (2)

Piggy seamed to be the most intelligent Jack was the natural leader but Ralph was the most attractive

and also possessed the conch

3. What is the most likely reason that Jack tries to lead the boys? Provide two details from chapter 1 to

support your answer. (4)

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4. What are two differences between Piggy and Ralph? Include information from chapter 1 in your answer.

(4)

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5. One conclusion a reader can draw from this chapter is that the conch represents leadership. Provide two

details from the chapter to support this conclusion. (4)

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Chapter 1 Activity – Mapping the Island (10)

In this chapter, Jack and the boys try to dominate the island by mapping and exploring it (man versus

nature). Draw a map of the island based on the descriptions of chapter 1. Submit on a separate sheet of

paper.

CHAPTER 2 – Fire on the Mountain (28)

1. Vocabulary (2)

There was no laughter at all now and more grave watching. Ralph pushed both hands through his hair

and looked at the little boy in mixed amusement and exasperation (35).

Define from context not dictionary: _________________________________________________________

Explanation for definition based on context: __________________________________________________

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2. Language Practice (make the corrections) (2)

all Ralph had to do was waive the conch, and the other’s wood listen. He told them his dad is in the

navy and most islands are mapped, so they’ll be found soon

3. Explain how the beastie was important to the boy with the birthmark. Support your answer with two

details from the chapter. (4)

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4. How does Jack contribute to the conflict in chapter 2? Include two details from the chapter in your

answer. (4)

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5. What conclusion can the reader draw about the little boy with the birthmark? Provide two details from

chapter 2 to support the conclusion. (4)

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6. Ironically, these boys are free of teachers and rules, but one of their first concerns is making up rules for

meetings and using the conch. List their rules for the conch and meetings. (3)

Chapter 2 Activity – Logographic Cues (9)

A logographic cue is a simple symbol or picture (or logo) that acts as a visual reminder of an important

literary element in a text, thereby providing a support for students as they read. It assists the reader in

visualizing characters, setting, and motifs throughout the novel. http://www.allamericareads.org/lessonplan/wyw/during/logocues.htm

Create a logographic cue (sketch it) for each of the following elements.

Ralph

Simon

Piggy

The Beastie

Jack

Food

Fire

Hunting

Rescue

Law and

Order

CHAPTER 3 – Huts on the Beach (21)

1. Vocabulary (2)

“We want meat—“ “And we don’t get it.” Now the antagonism was audible. “But I shall! Next time! I’ve

got a barb on this spear!” (52).

Define from context not dictionary: _________________________________________________________

Explanation for definition based on context: __________________________________________________

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2. Language Practice (correct the errors) (2)

Ralph is fed up with meatings because he calls a meeting the boys all attend and decide to build a jet or

something ridiculous. They work for about 5 minutes before running of to play

3. Write a description of the shelter building. Include three main details from chapter 3 in your answer. (4)

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4. How do Jack and his choir contribute to the conflict in chapter 3? Include two details from the chapter in

your answer. (4)

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5. What is the author’s purpose for writing the last paragraph of the chapter including, “The candle-buds

opened their wide white flowers glimmering under the light that pricked down from the first stars. Their

scent spilled out into the air and took possession of the island.” Include two details from chapter 3 in your

answer. (4)

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Chapter 3 Activity – Sketching (5)

Imagine you are stranded on an island with a random group of students from Colonel Gray who are also

survivors. Design (sketch) dream shelters for the survivors using materials you could find on the island.

CHAPTER 4 – Painted Faces and Long Hair (19)

1. Chapter 4 shows morality/immorality. Provide two details from chapter 4 that support

morality/immorality as a theme. What is the theme? Put it into a statement. (5)

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2. Explain why Piggy was yelled at. Include two details from chapter 4 in your answer. (4)

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3. The author’s purpose for writing chapter 4 may have been to show Simon’s kindness compared to other

boys. Provide two details from chapter 4 to support this purpose. (4)

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4. Literary Terms - Copy definitions to these terms during discussion and have a working knowledge of these

terms to discuss the novel. (6)

Allegory

Symbolism

Static

character

Dynamic

character

Irony

Theme

CHAPTER 5 – Beast from the Water (25)

1. Language Practice (make the corrections) (3)

Simon is to shy and in articulate, so when he trys to explain mans essential illness noone pays attention

2. Based on the information in chapter 5, predict what will most likely happen to Piggy if Jack succeeds in his

coup d’état (overthrow of the government). Include two details from this chapter in your answer. (4)

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3. What are two differences between Jack and Ralph that make Jack more popular? Include information

from the chapter in your answer. (4)

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4. Why does Ralph discipline the group of boys during the meeting? Include two details from chapter 5 in

your answer. (4)

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5. Fill in the chart below, based on events from this chapter. (10)

Somebody

(Character) Wanted (Goal)

But (Conflict)

So (Resolution)

Ralph 1.) water

2.)

3.)

4.)

1.) jobs undone

2.)

3.)

4.)

1.) no change

2.)

3.)

4.)

Piggy 1.) 1.) 1.)

Jack 1.) 1.) 1.)

Littluns 1.) 1.) 1.)

CHAPTER 6 – Beast from Air (28)

1. Vocabulary (2)

“’I suppose you aren’t pulling our legs?’ The reply was too emphatic for anyone to doubt them. Piggy

took the conch” (109).

Define from context not dictionary: _________________________________________________________

Explanation for definition based on context: __________________________________________________

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2. The theme of chapter 6 deals with overcoming fear. Provide two details from the chapter that support

this idea, and make a statement about the theme (what message is the author sending?). (4)

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3. What are two differences between the new fort and the shelters? Include information from this chapter

in your answer. (4)

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4. One conclusion that the reader can draw from chapter 6 is that mankind is the beast. Provide two details

from chapter 6 to support this conclusion. (4)

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5. Symbolism and literary elements (4)

Think like a genius: the parachutist is a________________, so he represents the

“invasion” of _________________ on the island. This could easily foreshadow

__________________.

What is this literary device? “…with guano layered on them like icing…”

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Chapter 6 Activity – Song Lyrics (10)

Choose a familiar tune, and write lyrics that summarize this chapter (“Mary Had a Little Lamb” could turn

into …). Pass this in on a separate sheet of paper, and make sure to give your song an appropriate title.

CHAPTER 7 – Shadows and Tall Trees (24)

1. Vocabulary (2)

“So they sat, the rocking, tapping, impervious Roger and Ralph, fuming; round them the close sky was

loaded with stars, save where the mountain punched up a hole of blackness” (133).

Define from context not dictionary: _________________________________________________________

Explanation for definition based on context: __________________________________________________

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2. Based on the information in this novel and chapter 7 in particular, what prediction can you make related

to Jack pretending to kill Robert? Include two details from the novel in your answer. (4)

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3. Explain why Ralph went hunting. Include two details from the novel in your answer. (4)

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4. What is the author’s purpose for having Ralph climb to the top of the mountain at night? Include two

details from chapter 7 in your answer. (4)

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Chapter 7 Activity – News Report (10)

Imagine what a news report from the island would say. Write your own news broadcast summarizing the

novel so far including 1.) local headlines, 2.) international news, and 3.) the weather forecast. Submit this

news report on a separate sheet of paper.

Just in from the stranded boys.. Be advised..

A boy named Piggy Ralph’s Report

CHAPTER 8 – Gift for the Darkness (27)

1. Vocabulary (2)

“Are you sure? Really?” “Go up and see,” said Jack contemptuously, “and good riddance” (136).

Define from context not dictionary: _________________________________________________________

Explanation for definition based on context: __________________________________________________

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2. Language Practice (make the corrections)(2)

Psychic Simon communicates telepathically with the pig’s head What does the head tell him Who does

the pigs head represent?

3. Write a summary of Jack recruiting members for his tribe. Include three details from the beginning,

middle, and end of the chapter in your summary. (5)

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4. How did Simon’s experience in chapter 8 influence his understanding of the beast? Include three details

from the chapter in your answer. (4)

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5. One conclusion that a reader can draw from hunting the sow (the only female on the island) is that the

hunters are enjoying the violence of hunting. Provide two details from this chapter to support this

conclusion. (4)

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Chapter 8 Activity – Script writing (10)

Simon’s discussion with the “Lord of the Flies” can be very confusing. Write a ten line script of the

discussion between Simon and the “Lord of the Flies.” Use text-based details to support the dialog you

write. Submit your script on a separate sheet of paper.

Today’s Island Menu

CHAPTER 9 – A View to a Death (18)

1. What is the most likely reason that Piggy splashes Ralph? Provide two details from chapter 9 in your

answer. (4)

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2. Explain why Simon is attacked. Include two details from chapter 9 in your answer. (4)

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3. What is the author’s purpose for writing the last four paragraphs of this chapter? Include two details from

the chapter in your answer. (4)

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4. Symbolism (3)

A circle represents _______________________, so when the boys danced in a circle they were symbolically

__________________ against _______________________.

Chapter 9 Activity – Menu Planning (3)

Food is on everyone’s mind in this chapter. Write a complete menu of a feast you would make on the

island with tropical fruits, seafood, meats, and vegetables. Include an appetizer, main course, and dessert.

CHAPTER 10 – The Shell and the Glasses (12)

1. Based on information in chapter 10, what inference/assumption can you make about Ralph, Piggy, and

Samneric as they discuss what happened last night? Include two details from the chapter . (4)

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2. What are two differences between Piggy/Ralph’s and Jack’s explanations for Simon’s death? Include

information from chapter 10 in your answer. (4)

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3. What conclusion can you draw about Jack based on his order to have Wilfred beaten? Include two details

from the chapter to support this conclusion. (4)

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CHAPTER 11 – Castle Rock (13)

1. Write a summary of what happens at Castle Rock including what happens to Piggy, to Ralph, and to the

conch. (5)

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2. What problem do Ralph and Piggy experience at the beginning of the chapter? What are three steps they

take to solve this problem? Include information from chapter 11 in your answer. (4)

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3. What is the author’s purpose for attacking Piggy? Provide two details from chapter 11 in your answer. (4)

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CHAPTER 12 – Cry of the Hunters (12)

1. Write a summary of Ralph’s interactions with Samneric during chapter 12 including three main events

from throughout the chapter in your summary. (5)

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2. Explain why a British Navy ship finally stopped at the island. Include two details from chapter 12 in your

answer. (3)

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3. What is the author’s purpose for having a Naval officer rescue the boys when they originally crashed on

the island to escape a war? Include two details from the novel in your answer. (4)

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Chapter 12 Activity – Mock Trial (Class Activity)

Jack will be put on trial for crimes associated with his leadership of the boys. Roles include: Jack, his

defense attorney & assistant, a prosecutor & assistant. Everyone else will be witnesses called to testify for

or against Jack and need to be prepared with testimony supported by text-based details.