This vocabulary lesson plan covers key words from *Lord of the Flies* by William Golding.
Subject: English Language Arts · Grade: 9–11 · Time: 30–40 minutes
Key vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Context in novel |
|---|---|---|
| Savagery | Wild, violent behavior | Jack's descent into savagery |
| Conch | A large shell | The conch symbolizes order |
| Pigsty | A dirty enclosure for pigs | The boys become like pigs |
| Totem | A sacred object | The Lord of the Flies is a totem |
| Primitive | Relating to early human society | The boys revert to primitive behavior |
| Ferocity | Wild fierceness | Jack hunts with ferocity |
| Inevitable | Certain to happen | The descent into savagery is inevitable |
| Pall | A dark cloud or covering | A pall of fear covers the island |
| Cower | To crouch in fear | The boys cower during the storm |
| Resilient | Able to recover quickly | Ralph remains resilient |
Activity: Vocabulary storyboard
- Open Storyboard Creator
- Choose 5 vocabulary words
- For each word, create a panel with definition, sentence and illustration
- Export PDF or share a live link