William Golding
Lesson plans for Lord of the Flies

"I Shot an Arrow into the Air"
SciFi Channel offers the original Twilight Zone episode, "I Shot an Arrow into the Air" with online support materials, including plot synopsis. The similarities to Lord of the Flies are striking. The episode is broadcast commercial-free and is copyright cleared as part of Cable in the Classroom.

Lord of the Flies
This 10-page document addresses 49 vocabulary words drawn from the novel. Adobe Reader or compatible application required for access.

Lord of the Flies
Author study, study guide questions, vocabulary, follow-up activities, and more.

Lord of the Flies
Skip the first two pages of this document; the teaching ideas begin on page 3. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Lord of the Flies
Plot summary, symbols, more.

Lord of the Flies
Chapter and analysis questions, quotations, vocabulary, and related links. Don't miss the graphic of Bart Simpson as Jack! Some documents require MS-Word or compatible software.

Lord of the Flies
Journal and project ideas.

Lord of the Flies
The four activities in this SCORE guide are designed for grades 9 and 10.

Lord of the Flies
An extensive list of post-reading activities and rubrics.

Lord of the Flies Info Page
Summary, analysis, characters, map of the island, vocabulary words.

Lord of the Flies Lesson Plans
Group work, adaptations, discussion questions, vocabulary words, extensions, suggested reading, and related links. A comprehensive, standards-based site.

Lord of the Flies: Nobel e-Museum
An interactive review activity with emphasis on character analysis, symbolism, and theme. Excellent graphics. Requires Shockwave.

Lord of the Flies, Part I and Part II
Prereading activities, extensive chapter study questions, ideas for writing and assessment.

Lord of the Flies Student Resources
Online quizzes, puzzles, study guides, project ideas, and related links.

Lord of the Flies Technology Fellowship Project
A wide variety of lesson plans and activities to accompany study of the novel.

Lost at Sea
"Directions: You are adrift on a private yacht in the South Pacific. As a consequence of a fire of unknown origin, much of the yacht and its contents have been destroyed. The yacht is now slowly sinking. ... Your task is to select six items from the fifteen to take with you on the raft. The six items you select will determine your survival instincts and aptitude. (Based on a similar test offered by the U.S. Coast Guard)."

Recognizing Symbolism and Allegory I and Recognizing Symbolism and Allegory II
Students explore symbolism and allegory, especially as they relate to Lord of the Flies.

Understanding Lord of the Flies
A very thorough site for background information, analysis & critique, lesson plans and webquests, and other topics.

Viciousness in Twelfth Night and Lord of the Flies
"Students may have trouble understanding the treatment of Malvolio. Comparing the behavior of the boys in Lord of the Flies with the adult characters in Twelfth Night may help students shed light on both texts."

Vocabulary from Lord of the Flies
108 vocabulary words drawn from the novel, presented chapter-by-chapter.