Worksheet: Lord of the Flies - Essay Skills and Sports Themes

English
Grade 6
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A worksheet designed to enhance comprehension and analytical skills through the lens of sports-themed elements in Lord of the Flies. Students will examine themes, symbolism, and literary techniques used in the novel's passages related to sports concepts.

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Worksheet: Lord of the Flies - Essay Skills and Sports Themes

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Grade Grade 6
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Introduction to Sports and Power in Lord of the Flies

In Lord of the Flies, the island setting acts as a sporting arena where characters compete for dominance and survival. The novel depicts how group dynamics resemble team sports, with leadership, rivalry, and cooperation shaping behavior. When Ralph and Jack vie for authority, their interactions mirror a competitive game, emphasizing strategies, alliances, and conflicts. Symbols like the conch represent fair play and order, while the savage pursuits symbolize the darker side of competitive instincts. The narrative explores how the desire for victory and control can lead to chaos, just as in a high-stakes game where losing can have serious consequences. This sports metaphor underscores the core themes of power, teamwork, and the loss of innocence, illustrating the complexities of human nature under pressure.
1.
What does the conch symbolize in relation to sports or competition?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify a metaphor in the passage that compares the characters' rivalry to a sports competition.
[2 marks]
3.
Which literary device is used in the phrase 'group dynamics resemble team sports'?
[1 mark]
ASimile
BMetaphor
CPersonification
DAlliteration
4.
How does the novel depict the transition from cooperation to chaos in terms of sports?
[3 marks]
B

Analysis of Literary Techniques in Sports Context

‘The boys scattered like players on a field, each vying for the ball of power. Jack's voice echoed like a referee's whistle, signaling a new rule in their savage game. The island became a stadium where instincts replaced strategy, and survival was the final score. Ralph felt the weight of the game pressing down, not just physically but psychologically, as if every move could determine victory or defeat.’
1.
Identify and explain the metaphor comparing boys to players on a field.
[3 marks]
2.
What literary device is used in 'Jack's voice echoed like a referee's whistle' and why?
[1 mark]
ASimile
BMetaphor
COnomatopoeia
DHyperbole
3.
Describe how the passage uses imagery to depict the shift from strategy to instinct.
C

Creative Writing: The Game of Survival

Imagine the boys are designing a new team sport to help them settle conflicts on the island. Write a short story describing this game, its rules, and how it promotes teamwork or rivalry. Use vivid descriptions.
1.
Write a brief description of the new sport, including its rules and purpose.
2.
Include at least three specific elements or symbols from Lord of the Flies that you incorporate into your game.
[3 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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