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Lord of the FliesStructure

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Learning Objective

We are learning to...

• Explain the structure of the novel and its effect in the reader

• Select and interpret layers of meaning from the structure of the novel

S4L: Independence

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Previously, in LC’s lessons…

Names.

Characterisation

Analysis of power struggle.

Plot linked to quotes and themes.

Exam requirements.

Simon as a significant character

Structure to influence the reader.

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Themes in Lord of the Flies

Betrayal Survival Bullying Justice and Injustice Violence and Death Leadership

The Problem of Evil in Man

The need for civilisation/The Basic needs of society

 Innocence and the

loss of it Fear of the unknown Blindness and Sight Use and Abuse of

Power The Loss of Identity 

These themes are revealed in the first half of the novel and then reworked at a frightening, pained, deeper level in the

second half.

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Evaluation of the writer’s uses of language,

structure and form and effects on readers/audience.

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1. Boys exploration of island in the beginning – second exploration in Chapter 7

2. Roger just missing the littlun with stones – to rolling a rock at Piggy

3. Jack’s first attempt to kill the pig, to the sharpening of both ends of the stick at the end. (lots of stuff for this one, each more sickening than the other)

4. Chanting ‘Kill the pig!’ – ‘Kill the beast!’ with Simon and the sacrifice.

5. The fire in Chapter 2 reveals first glimpse of ‘hell’ – final chapter island is on fire

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Repetition

Repetition enhances the reader’s understanding of the novel.

Think – Pair – Share

How does the structure influence the reader?

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Feedback

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How does Golding use structure i to influence the reader?

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Now write a PEE+ Paragraph answering

the question

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Skilled answers will …

1. Answer the question clearly exploring a number of details

2. Quotes from the text are supported with detailed analysis structure and impact on reader

3. Commentary gives some link to themes/ideas

Excellent answers will…

1. Increasingly detailed exploration of the task with a variety of points

2. Quotes from the text are supported with an extended analysis structure and impact on reader

3. Commentary gives detailed evaluation of links to themes/ideas

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Now Peer Assess

This must be using the success criteria.

What’s gone well?

What do they need to do more of?

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Skilled answers will …

1. Answer the question clearly exploring a number of details

2. Quotes from the text are supported with detailed analysis structure and impact on reader

3. Commentary gives some link to themes/ideas

Excellent answers will…

1. Increasingly detailed exploration of the task with a variety of points

2. Quotes from the text are supported with an extended analysis structure and impact on reader

3. Commentary gives detailed evaluation of links to themes/ideas

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Now improve it!