12th Grade Symbolism In Lord Of The Flies Lesson Plan Example (English)

Topic: Symbolism in Lord of the Flies

Assessments

• Quiz on symbolism in Lord of the Flies
• Essay on how symbolism supports and develops the themes of the novel

Materials

• Texts of Lord of the Flies by William Golding
• Note cards with key symbols from the novel
• Pen and paper for writing

Warm-up

• Ask students to brainstorm a list of symbols they associate with the concept of ‘wilderness’. Write their suggestions on the board.
• Ask students to explain why they chose each symbol and how it might be relevant to a story about a group of boys stranded on an island.
• Discard any irrelevant or overly vague symbols and keep a list of relevant ones on the board.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of symbolism and its role in literature. Explain that symbols can be objects, people, or events that have a deeper meaning beyond their surface meaning.
• Provide examples of symbols from Lord of the Flies and ask students to identify what they think the symbol is and what it means in relation to the theme or themes of the novel.
• As a class, discuss the symbolism and how it supports and develops the themes of the novel.

Guided Practice

• Give students a section of the novel to read on their own.
• Have students identify and write down any symbols they notice in the section they are reading.
• As a class, discuss the symbolism and how it supports and develops the themes of the novel.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a symbol from the novel that they think is important and explain how it supports and develops the themes.
• Have students create a visual representation of their chosen symbol that incorporates elements from the text.
• Have students present their symbols to the class and explain how they support and develop the themes.

Closure

• Have students reflect on the importance of symbolism in literature and how it can help to deepen our understanding of the text.
• Ask students to think about how they might use symbolism in their own writing.

Assessment

• Evaluate students' project presentations based on their understanding of the role of symbolism in Lord of the Flies, their ability to identify and explain examples of symbolism in the text, and their ability to connect the symbolism to the themes of the novel.