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Lord of the Flies

by William Golding

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Lord of the Flies eNotes Teaching Guide

by eNotes

  • Released October 09, 2019
  • Language Arts and Literature subjects
  • 14 pages
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So you’re going to teach William Golding's Lord of the Flies, a classic novel that has been a mainstay in English classes for generations. Whether it’s the first or hundredth time you escort students through the text, we've provided some teaching tips to help ensure that the experience is rewarding for everyone, including you. Teaching Lord of the Flies will expose your students to themes surrounding fear, survival, and nature of good and evil. This guide provides you with the essential components to keep in mind before you take your students into Golding's exploration of the nature of humanity.

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