Starter quiz
- Which of the following statements best explains why Ralph is popular with most of the boys on the island in 'Lord of the Flies'?
- He is the oldest boy and that gives him authority.
- He is the best at hunting for meat.
- He is focused on getting them rescued. ✓
- He takes Piggy's advice and Piggy is wise.
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- What does Ralph's father do for a living in 'Lord of the Flies'?
- He is a teacher in a school.
- He is a commander in the Navy. ✓
- He is a pilot in the Air Force.
- He is a parachutist.
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- In 'Lord of the Flies', Jack is able to take some of Ralph's authority from him. Which two of the following reasons best explain why?
- Jack is taller and that makes him seem more like a leader.
- Jack's aggression makes the boys feel safe. ✓
- Jack learns how to hunt for meat. ✓
- Jack is kind to the younger boys.
- Jack is able to scare the beast away.
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- What is the correct term for a word that describes or modifies a noun?
- 'adjecive' ✓
- Which war provides the context for the novel 'Lord of the Flies?'
- World War I
- World War II ✓
- Boer War
- Crimean War
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- How does the presence of war enter into the novel 'Lord of the Flies'?
- The boys talk about war all the time.
- There are soldiers on the island.
- A parachutist is shot down by a military plane. ✓
- Most of the boys were members of military academies.
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Exit quiz
- What is the significance of the reference to Chatham and Devenport in 'Lord of the Flies'?
- It reminds the reader of Ralph's earlier experiences of leadership.
- It reminds the reader of the presence of war. ✓
- It reminds the reader of the beauty of the countryside.
- It reminds the reader of the boys' ongoing conflicts.
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- Which word beginning with 's' would fill the gap in the following sentence: 'In 'Lord of the Flies' Ralph becomes ______ for the first time in Chapter 7.'
- 'savage' ✓
- A ______ is when a writer includes a detailed account of something that happened in the past.
- 'flashback' ✓
- What do we learn about Ralph's mother in Chapter 7 of 'Lord of the Flies'?
- She has died.
- She has left the family home
- Ralph called her "Mummy". ✓
- She used to read books to Ralph.
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- Select all the things that Ralph remembers in the flashback part of Chapter 7 of 'Lord of the Flies'.
- snow ✓
- ponies ✓
- neighbours
- books ✓
- grandparents
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- Which of the following best explains Golding's use of a flashback in Chapter 7 of 'Lord of the Flies'?
- It creates the opportunity to compare and contrast Ralph's former life. ✓
- It adds a different atmosphere to the novel which keeps things interesting.
- It allows the reader to compare Ralph's former life with the other boys' lives.
- It is an interesting structural technique for a writer to use.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- The boys stage a mock pig hunt using Robert as the pig; Robert is badly hurt.
- For the first time, Ralph joins in the violence and savagery.
- Ralph, Jack and Roger go to look for the beast.
- Golding uses the flashback of Ralph's memories to depict a happier time.
- The flashback also hints at the ever present existence of war.
Common misconception
Pupils may be puzzled by Ralph's seemingly sudden descent into the violence and savagery that seems to have captured the other boys.
Point out how Jack's more aggressive behaviour appeals to the boys.
Keywords
Savage - extremely violent, wild or frightening
Chatham - a town in Kent which is home to a naval dockyard
Devenport - a large naval base in Plymouth
Flashback - a memory, or a short part of a movie, story or play describing past events.
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