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Why Should You Read “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding? Instructional VideoWhy Should You Read “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding? Instructional Video
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Why Should You Read “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding?

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Lord of the Flies, William Golding's tale of English schoolboys who have crashed and are stranded on a remote island, reflects Golding's view of just how thin the veneer of civilized behavior is. The narrator of a short video argues for why the brutal satire should be required reading.

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lord of the flies, william golding, world war ii, the cold war, satire, morality, colonialism

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english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • After finishing the novel, have groups produce their own video detailing why they believe others should read Lord of the Flies
  • For those viewers who have not read the novel, have them craft an argument essay explaining whether or not Jill Dash's commentary has encouraged them to read the novel

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  • In addition to the video, provided is a comprehension check, links to related resources, and a discussion question

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  • The "Dig Deeper" section of the resource offers examples of experiences that parallel the story and of examples where groups operated in positive and supportive ways

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