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Learning Objective
We are learning to...
• Explain the structure of the
novel and its effect in the reader
• Select and interpret layers of
meaning from the structure of
the novel
S4L: Independence
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Previously, in LC’s lessons…
Names.
Characterisation
Analysis of power struggle.
Plot linked to quotes and themes.
Exam requirements.
Simon as a significant character
Structure to influence the reader.
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Themes in Lord of the Flies
Betrayal
Survival
Bullying
Justice and Injustice
Violence and Death
Leadership
The Problem of Evil
in Man
The need for
civilisation/The
Basic needs of
society
Innocence and the
loss of it
Fear of the unknown
Blindness and Sight
Use and Abuse of
Power
The Loss of Identity
These themes are
revealed in the first
half of the novel and
then reworked at a
frightening, pained,
deeper level in the
second half.
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Evaluation of the writer’s
uses of language,
structure and form
and effects on
readers/audience.
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1. Boys exploration of island in the beginning –
second exploration in Chapter 7
2. Roger just missing the littlun with stones – to
rolling a rock at Piggy
3. Jack’s first attempt to kill the pig, to the
sharpening of both ends of the stick at the
end. (lots of stuff for this one, each more sickening
than the other)
4. Chanting ‘Kill the pig!’ – ‘Kill the beast!’ with
Simon and the sacrifice.
5. The fire in Chapter 2 reveals first glimpse of
‘hell’ – final chapter island is on fire
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Repetition
Repetition enhances the reader’s
understanding of the novel.
Think – Pair – Share
How does the structure influence
the reader?
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Skilled answers
will …
1. Answer the question clearly exploring a
number of details
2. Quotes from the text are supported
with detailed analysis structure and
impact on reader
3. Commentary gives some link to
themes/ideas
Excellent answers
will…
1. Increasingly detailed exploration of the
task with a variety of points
2. Quotes from the text are supported
with an extended analysis structure
and impact on reader
3. Commentary gives detailed evaluation
of links to themes/ideas
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Now Peer Assess
This must be using the success
criteria.
What’s gone well?
What do they need to do more of?
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Skilled answers
will …
1. Answer the question clearly exploring a
number of details
2. Quotes from the text are supported
with detailed analysis structure and
impact on reader
3. Commentary gives some link to
themes/ideas
Excellent answers
will…
1. Increasingly detailed exploration of the
task with a variety of points
2. Quotes from the text are supported
with an extended analysis structure
and impact on reader
3. Commentary gives detailed evaluation
of links to themes/ideas
