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Subject

English

Grade Level

8th

Learning
Objective

Objectives will follow

SOL standards 8.5

a) Explain the use of symbols and figurative language.

b) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit
and implied information
using evidence from text as support.
c) Explain how authors use characters, conflict, point of
view, voice, and tone to
create meaning.
g) Identify and ask questions that clarify various
viewpoints.

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Activity

This activity is designed to allow students the

opportunity to learn about subtle and blatant
symbolism, authorial intent, and personal reflection
of these representations.

This activity must follow a guided reading of Lord of

the Flies, with character traits relevant to their
symbology expressed to the students. This activity
will test their knowledge of the characters, overall
storyline, and symbolic resonance.

Students will go through the Lord of the Flies game,

making note of each of their answers. After
completing the simulation, students will write a 1-2
page paper about
The meaning behind one characters
name and one of the matching items from
the first section of the game
A symbol used in one of the categories
of the second section of the game and how it
relates to its section
Their choice in the third section of the
game and why they chose that answer

The teacher will make clear to the students that

their grade will be based upon the writing, not the
games score. Papers should be graded for
accuracy, clarity, and thought.

Extra credit will be made available to students that

write a 1-page summary of their agreements or
disagreements with John Greens interpretation of
the novel.
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Technology

Computer with Flash capability

Internet access
Access to:
http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/literature/gol
ding/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfNiQBXmPw8