Lesson Plan

Lord of the Flies Unit, Lesson 4: Bad to the Bone

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Is the nature of humans inherently good or evil? That is the question scholars consider in the fourth lesson of the Lord of the Flies unit. In a Four Corners activity, they examine statements about human nature and stand by the poster that most closely reflects their opinion. They then do a close reading of passages from the novel and consider what the statements reveal. Finally, class members post their answers to the question on Flipgrid.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • If class members have not previously used Flipgrid, create an account and have the class practice using the app before the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires projection equipment for the presentation
  • Fourth of eight lessons in the Lord of the Flies unit—there is no lesson five; the following lesson is lesson six
  • Copies of two documents is needed for each participant
Pros
  • The activity asks readers to make connections between the novel and their own experiences
  • Materials are available in Spanish and English
Cons
  • None