Island Reflections

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Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Island Reflections

Students will engage in personal reflection on themes of isolation, challenging decisions, and the nature of humanity in preparation for reading Chapter 9 of Lord of the Flies.

Reflecting on these themes before reading will help students connect with the novel's events on a deeper personal level, anticipating and understanding the complex character decisions and societal breakdowns presented in Chapter 9.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Individual writing activity

Materials

Whiteboard or projector, Island Reflections Slide Deck, and Island Reflections Journal

Prep

Review Materials & Setup

10 minutes

Review the Island Reflections Lesson Plan and all linked materials to familiarize yourself with the content and flow.
- Prepare the projector or whiteboard to display the journal prompt.
- Ensure copies of the Island Reflections Journal are ready for each student, or instruct students to open a new digital document for writing.

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

3 minutes

Begin by displaying the title slide of the Island Reflections Slide Deck.
- Introduce the idea of reflection before diving into a new chapter. Explain that sometimes thinking about big questions helps us understand stories better.

Step 2

Distribute Journals & Explain Activity

2 minutes

Distribute the Island Reflections Journal or guide students to where they will write digitally.
- Display the journal prompt from the Island Reflections Slide Deck.
- Explain that students will have 10 minutes to write their thoughts on the prompt. Emphasize that there are no right or wrong answers, and the goal is to explore their own ideas.

Step 3

Independent Writing

10 minutes

Students will write independently in their Island Reflections Journal in response to the prompt.
- Circulate around the room to observe and provide quiet support or encouragement as needed.
- Remind students when there are 5 minutes remaining and again at 2 minutes.

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Slide Deck

Island Reflections

Preparing Our Minds for Chapter 9

Welcome class! Today, before we dive into the next chapter of Lord of the Flies, we're going to take a moment to reflect on some big ideas. This will help us connect with the story on a deeper level.

Journal Prompt: The Weight of Choice

Imagine you are stranded on an uninhabited island with a group of your peers. There are no adults, no rules, and no rescue in sight.

What kind of leader would you want to emerge? What qualities would be most important in this person, and why?

Conversely, what kind of person or behaviors would you find most challenging or dangerous in such a situation? How might a group of people, under extreme stress and isolation, begin to change?

Here is your journal prompt for today. You will have 10 minutes to write. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers. Just explore your thoughts.

Journal

Island Reflections Journal

Name: _____________________________

Date: _____________________________

The Weight of Choice

Imagine you are stranded on an uninhabited island with a group of your peers. There are no adults, no rules, and no rescue in sight.

What kind of leader would you want to emerge? What qualities would be most important in this person, and why?

Conversely, what kind of person or behaviors would you find most challenging or dangerous in such a situation? How might a group of people, under extreme stress and isolation, begin to change?

What are your initial thoughts or feelings about Chapter 9 after reflecting on these ideas?