Year 9 English Lesson on 'Lord of the Flies' and Survival

• English
• Middelbare school
• Leerjaar 4,6

Year 9 English Lesson on 'Lord of the Flies' and Survival

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will be able to understand the concept of survival within a dystopian context.
At the end of the lesson you will be able to apply the theme of survival to a creative or analytical task.

What do you already know about survival in difficult situations?

Introduction to Dystopia

Definition of dystopia
Characteristics of a dystopian society
Examples in literature

Survival in 'Lord of the Flies'

Overview of the novel's plot
Key characters and their survival strategies
Themes of power, fear, and human nature

Exploring Survival Themes

Discussion on survival in extreme conditions
How characters adapt or fail to adapt
Moral dilemmas faced by the boys

Application of Survival Concepts

Creative writing prompts on survival
Group discussions on scientific aspects of survival
Geographical factors affecting survival

Conclusion and Reflection

Recap of key concepts
Reflection on personal experiences of survival
Connecting themes to real-world situations

Definitions

Dystopia: An imagined society where there is great suffering or injustice, often used to explore social and political structures.
Survival: The state or fact of continuing to live or

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.