This lesson plan helps students map the plot structure of *Lord of the Flies* by William Golding using a five-panel storyboard.
Subject: English Language Arts · Grade: 9–11 · Time: 30–45 minutes
Plot diagram
| Beat | Events | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Exposition | Boys are stranded on an island. They elect Ralph as leader. They establish rules with the conch. | 1–2 |
| Rising action | Jack becomes obsessed with hunting. He forms his own tribe. The boys neglect the signal fire. | 3–6 |
| Climax | Simon discovers the truth about the beast. He is killed by the boys in a frenzy. | 7–9 |
| Falling action | Jack's tribe steals Piggy's glasses. Ralph confronts them. Roger kills Piggy by rolling a boulder. | 10–11 |
| Resolution | Jack hunts Ralph. A naval officer arrives. The boys are rescued. Ralph weeps for the loss of innocence. | 12 |
Activity: Plot diagram storyboard
- Open Storyboard Creator with a 5-panel layout
- Label each panel with the story beat
- Illustrate the key event for each beat
- Add captions with chapter numbers
- Export PDF or share a live link