Lord of the Flies: Summer Reading Book Club
In this one-week course, students will be introduced to a classic and common summer reading text and spend time discussing the book, its symbolism, themes, and meaning.
Lee Marcus
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(50)
What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
4+ hours per week. Students will read about 20-30 pages per night throughout the week in order to finish the book during the camp week. They will also read some of the book before the class meets (but not all of it).Class Experience
In this class, students will be introduced to "Lord of the Flies," discuss key themes from the text, and cover all of the important elements of the book! This is a classic summer reading and in-school selection, and there's not time like summer to get ahead on understanding the book. Students will walk away with a complex, nuanced, and deep understanding of the book and its meaning, and will be able to apply this to their schools in the fall! Please note: Nightly HW reading will be assigned; we will read the book together, though students are invited to read the novella in advance of the course.
Learning Goals
Students will understand the thematic meaning of "Lord of the Flies."
Students will engage in deep, meaningful dialogue about the book.
Students will understand Golding's observations of human nature.
Students will craft arguments that may lead them to completing in-school assignments (papers, essays, discussions, etc.) successfully.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
An Introduction to Allegory
Day 1: Go overview Golding setting the stage for the novel, his argument about human nature, and a discussion of his use of imagery in the initial moments of the book. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
First Impressions
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Power and the Ego
Day 3: Explore the ongoing conflict amongst the factions of boys; discuss how Golding builds tension, and why this appropriately captures his perspective; discuss Simon's character development. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Symbolism & Tragedy
60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
While Lord of the Flies often appears on lists of banned books, this is due to its graphic depictions of violence. However, we will treat these artistic choices seriously and understand the author’s purpose for including these key moments in the text. (See the “teacher expertise” section for more information about this.)
Supply List
A copy of William Golding's "Lord of the Flies"
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
While "Lord of the Flies" is traditionally a "banned book," many schools consider it a classic part of the literary cannon. I have much experience handling sensitive topics. Though there is no profane language in this text, there are scenes that include some level of violence and death. We will go over these scenes and understand their significance in detail, as I have done with many groups of students over the past several years since my school has adopted the book as part of our curriculum.Reviews
Live Group Course
$60
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
4-12 learners per class
