Island Arrival Handout
Lord of the Flies Chapter 1 • "The Sound of the Shell"
Active Reading & Analysis
Name:
Date:
Period:
Bell Ringer
Quick-Write: Stranded Scenario
Pre-Reading
Imagine you are stranded on a deserted island with a group of peers. What would be your initial reaction? What skills or qualities do you think would be essential for survival in such a situation?
Reaction Stem: "If stranded on a deserted island, my initial reaction would be... because..."
Survival Skills Stem: "The skills and qualities essential for survival would be... because..."
TVB Stop & Jot Protocol:
T Time: 30 seconds
V Voice: Level 0
B Body: Pencil in Hand, Track Teacher
1
How did Ralph's and Piggy's reactions to the island differ?
Stop & Jot 1
Sentence Stem: Ralph's and Piggy's reactions to the island differed because...
2
What did Piggy's reference to his "Auntie" reveal about his character?
Stop & Jot 2
Sentence Stem: Piggy's reference to his "Auntie" revealed that his character...
3
Why was Ralph elected leader?
Stop & Jot 3
Sentence Stem: Ralph was elected leader because...
4
Why did Ralph lead an expedition of three to investigate the island?
Stop & Jot 4
Sentence Stem: Ralph led an expedition of three to investigate the island because...
Lord of the Flies • William Golding Turn page over for Think-Pair-Share and Exit Ticket ➔
Lord of the Flies Chapter 1 • Discussion & Synthesis
Think • Pair • Share
Turn & Talk
TVB Turn & Talk Protocol:
T Time: 1 minute
V Voice: Level One
B Behavior: Facing Partner, Track Teacher
1
Who do you think was the most intelligent boy in the group?
Discussion 1
Discussion Stem: I think the most intelligent boy in the group was... because...
2
Why do you think Ralph revealed Piggy's name to all of the boys? What did this reveal about Ralph's character?
Discussion 2
Discussion Stem: I think Ralph revealed Piggy's name because... This revealed about Ralph's character that...
3
Why do you think Jack didn't kill the piglet?
Discussion 3
Discussion Stem: I think Jack did not kill the piglet because...
15-Second Step
Peer Accountability & Quality Control
Partner B Feedback
Before moving on, Partner B has 15 seconds to either name one thing Partner A's response did well OR push back on their reasoning with a counter-point:
✓ Praise a Strong Point: "One thing your response explained really well was..."
↳ Constructive Pushback: "I want to push back on that because the text shows..."
Exit Ticket
Character Trait Matching
Write the matching letter (A–D) in each character's bracket.
1. Ralph
2. Piggy
3. Jack
4. Simon
A. Intellectual and observant, but physically vulnerable; reliant on adult rules and struggles to gain social respect.
B. Quiet, gentle, and intuitive; faints from the heat yet is chosen to join the island exploration.
C. Athletic and charismatic; blows the conch shell, gets elected chief, and balances optimism with youthful carelessness.
D. Arrogant choir leader obsessed with power and hunting; displays fierce pride but hesitates to take a life.
Chapter 1 Synthesis Handout • Lord of the Flies Hand in this completed sheet before leaving class.
Mountain Fire Handout
Lord of the Flies Chapter 2 • "Fire on the Mountain"
Active Reading & Analysis
Name:
Date:
Period:
Bell Ringer
Review: Ralph vs. Jack Character Traits
Pre-Reading
In Chapter 1, Ralph and Jack react very differently to being stranded. Which statement best explains how their differing personalities foreshadow the main conflict on the island?
A Ralph focuses on rules, fairness, and being rescued, while Jack focuses on personal power, hunting, and using force.
B Ralph relies only on wilderness survival tricks, while Jack depends completely on remembering adult advice.
C Jack demands strict rules to protect everyone, while Ralph prefers complete freedom with zero responsibilities.
D Jack is too timid to make decisions without grownups, while Ralph immediately wants to fight for total control.
TVB Stop & Jot Protocol:
T Time: 30 seconds
V Voice: Level 0
B Body: Pencil in Hand, Track Teacher
1
How did the contrast between Jack's and Ralph's personalities reveal itself at the meeting?
Stop & Jot 1
Sentence Stem: The contrast between Jack's and Ralph's personalities revealed itself at the meeting because...
2
In what ways did Piggy show himself to be more of a realist than any other boy?
Stop & Jot 2
Sentence Stem: Piggy showed himself to be more of a realist than any other boy in that...
3
Why did Piggy hand Ralph the conch shell at the meeting?
Stop & Jot 3
Sentence Stem: Piggy handed Ralph the conch shell at the meeting because...
4
How did most of the boys react when their fire went out of control? What was Piggy's response?
Stop & Jot 4
Sentence Stem: When the fire went out of control, most of the boys reacted by... while Piggy's response was...
Lord of the Flies • William Golding Turn page over for Think-Pair-Share and Exit Ticket ➔
Lord of the Flies Chapter 2 • Discussion & Synthesis
Think • Pair • Share
Turn & Talk
TVB Turn & Talk Protocol:
T Time: 1 minute
V Voice: Level One
B Behavior: Facing Partner, Track Teacher
1
What were the flaws in Ralph's ability as a leader?
