the writer's intentions are what they hope to achieve through writing the text

to make changes and improvements to an existing piece of writing

a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word e.g. fun and enjoyable

Writing a response on human nature in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'

English

In 'Lord of the Flies', students explore central questions about what gives us authority within society and whether power inevitably corrupts those who hold it. In 'Animal Farm: The Pigs and Power', students also explore the corrupting influence of power and question whether those who hold power are bound to abuse it. 

In 'A Monster Within', students look at villains in gothic fiction and, through their study of context, explore whether they are in fact made monstrous due to social fears and prejudices. In 'Lord of the Flies', students explore the powerful influence of social hierarchy and, using very different context, unpick what Golding's central message about human civilization might be. 

'Lord of the Flies'

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

a word that sounds the same as another but is spelled differently 

a word that shares the same meaning with another word

a word that has a different meaning from another 

a word that an opposite meaning to another word

Which of the following words is a synonym for the word 'intention'?

Which question word implies that you need to maintain a keen focus on the writer's method?

add it to the end of your paragraphs to make sure you have included it

embed it within your paragraphs to support your argument

use as much context as you know to demonstrate your knowledge about the writer

use as little context as possible - you need to focus on your analysis

How should you include context in your analytical response?

Golding was an English and philosophy teacher.

Golding witnessed mankind's brutality whilst away at war.

Golding returned to teaching after the war.

Which of the following contextual points might you use if you were discussing Golding's ideas about innate evil in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Golding uses Jack to deliver his message in the novel.

Golding uses Jack to explore the idea of innate evil in the novel.

Jack is an evil and dictatorial character in the novel.

Golding creates Jack to represent evil in the novel.

Which of the following thesis statements (written about human nature in 'Lord of the Flies') is best?

Which of the following words can you use to be tentative in your analysis?

quotations and details you use to support your argument

a concluding statement about what you have argued

an introduction to an idea within your argument

an introductory statement to an idea within your argument

Which of the following is an example of symbolism in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Match the character up to what they represent in 'Lord of the Flies'.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Writing a response on human nature in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.