William Golding Lesson Plans

Tenth graders read and analyze the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding. They examine the setting, plot, and climax in the novel. Character descriptions, good, evil symbolic images within characters are dissected in detail with critical thinking skills.

Students explore the traits of voice and idea development. In this 6 traits of writing lesson plan, students read Lord of the Flies by William Golding and analyze the voice Golding uses to describe distribution of power in the novel. Students write their "Just Because" poems that give voice to those characters in the novel that are not heard.

Eighth graders read and analyze the good and evil theme in Lord of the Flies. They search for symbolism and consider the intentions of the author, William Golding. They state their reasons in 2-3 well-written paragraphs.

Students explore science's contribution to the debate over whether juvenile offenders should be eligible for capital punishment. They synthesize their knowledge by presenting at a mock trial for the sentencing phase of Lee Malvo's criminal trial.

Students explore personal and public responsibility in dealing with social inequality. They conduct research and participate in a discussion about the effect of Hurricane Katrina in regard to racial and economic equality in the United States.

students consider the reality television show 'Survivor' as a means to contemplate what it means to be a survivor. They create fictional characters and explore how different personal qualities would help and hinder their success on 'Survivor,' and the

Students investigate the concept of different words and how they are used in specific texts. They develop scripts based upon readings and then design props and costumes to act out the new text. Students read to one another using the instructional design of Reader's Theater.

Students examine the philosophy of government. In this types of  government lesson, students explore literature and movie clips to determine the value of rules in lawless societies.

Students complete activities for Romeo and Juliet. In this Shakespeare lesson, students read Romeo and Juliet and keep a character journal for the characters. Students write and produce a mock trial for Romeo's fate and watch the Franco Zefferelli version of the story. Students complete a Venn diagram for the text and movie version and write a literary technique.

Students study the history of the Nobel Prize, research Nobel laureates in all six categories of the award, and recognize the connecting thread of those who win the Nobel Prize--the contribution of outstanding work and the work's affect on society.