Discovering+Lord+of+the+Flies



Today you will learn about William Golding, the author of //Lord of the Flies//, and you will explore the various topics that the novel covers.

You each belong to a different group. You are either a part of group A, B, or C. However, before you begin exploring the PowerPoints, I would like you to click here so you can learn a little bit about William Golding. Explore the Website and visit the biography, quotes, and honours links.

Now that you have taken the appropriate notes, it is time to click through various PowerPoint presentations. First, watch the PowerPoint presentation for your particular group. Then, explore the other PowerPoint presentations. Please take notes as you learn about the characters, themes, symbols, setting, etc. Begin here!

Feel free to Google more information on //Lord of the Flies//. It is crucial that you learn as much as you can before we begin reading.

Did you know that there are two different versions of the movie? There is a black and white version, as well as a more modern, color version. Also, did you know that there is a //Simpsons// episode of //Lord of the Flies//? The episode is titled “Das Bus” and if you can find the full episode online or you can download it for us to watch, then come speak to me. You will definitely earn extra points and the class will enjoy the episode.





Now, on to the most important part of the assignment. After you complete your research and take your notes, you must answer the following questions in open-ended format. This means that you must elaborate on your responses.

1) As you read your various sources, what interested you the most about Golding and his novel //Lord of the Flies//? Why does this particular information intrigue you?

2) From what you have learned about Golding, what do you think influenced him to write //Lord of the Flies//?

3) How do you think we will be able to apply //Lord of the Flies// to our modern day lives, as well as the current sociological issues we deal with daily?

4) Why do you think you will or will not enjoy the reading of the novel? Do you believe your opinion will change once we begin reading the novel? Why or why not?

If these questions are not completed in class, then they must be completed for homework. Be prepared to discuss the PowerPoint presentation with your group and to engage in a class discussion concerning the information you have found.