Worksheet: Lord of the Flies - Essay Skills
English
Grade 7
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet focusing on essay skills related to Lord of the Flies, with an emphasis on analyzing themes around sports as allegories for teamwork and conflict. Students will engage with a scene summary and context guide, then answer questions to develop their analytical and creative writing abilities.
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Worksheet: Lord of the Flies - Essay Skills
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In the novel Lord of the Flies, a group of boys stranded on a deserted island must learn to cooperate to survive, often drawing parallels to team sports where strategy, leadership, and conflict play crucial roles. The story explores how group dynamics evolve under pressure, similar to a competitive game where alliances shift and individual ambitions challenge collective goals. For example, the depiction of the boys' attempts to organize a rescue effort mirrors the teamwork seen in sports, while their conflicts reflect rivalry and competition. The character of Ralph, who embodies leadership and order, can be compared to a team captain, while Jack represents competition and rebellion. The scene where the boys organize a makeshift game highlights their attempt to recreate the structure of a sports match, emphasizing rules, roles, and cooperation. A quote from the scene states, 'They moved as a team, with a shared purpose.' Such phrases underscore the importance of unity and strategy in their survival efforts.
1.
Summarize the main idea of the scene summary and context guide in 2-3 sentences.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique used in the quote: 'They moved as a team, with a shared purpose.'
[2 marks]3.
What does Ralph represent in the novel, based on the context provided?
[2 marks]4.
Describe how the boys' attempt to organize a game reflects real sports strategies.
[4 marks]5.
Identify a literary device present in the quote: 'They moved as a team, with a shared purpose.'
Aa) Simile
Bb) Metaphor
Cc) Imagery
Dd) Hyperbole
6.
Explain the significance of conflict in the boys' imitation of sports in the context of the novel.
[2 marks]7.
How does the theme of teamwork in the scene connect to broader themes in Lord of the Flies?
[4 marks]8.
Create a short persuasive paragraph (about 10 sentences) convincing your classmates that sports can teach valuable lessons about leadership and teamwork. Use specific examples.
[6 marks]9.
Identify one metaphor related to sports used in your response to the persuasive paragraph task.
[2 marks]10.
Reflect on a personal experience where teamwork helped you succeed. Write a brief paragraph (about 10 lines).
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