Activity Overview
A common use for Storyboard That is to help students create a plot diagram of the events from a novel. Not only is this a great way to teach the parts of the plot, but it reinforces major events and help students develop greater understanding of literary structures.
Students can create a storyboard capturing the narrative arc in a novel with a six-cell storyboard containing the major parts of the plot diagram. For each cell, have students create a scene that follows the novel in the sequence using: Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
Lord of the Flies Plot Diagram Example
Exposition
The boys' plane crashes, and they are stranded on a deserted island. When they all swim ashore, the boys find a conch shell and use it to call to the others.
Conflict
A struggle for power begins. Most of the boys, particularly Ralph, attempt to create order. However, some of the boys, especially Jack, do not want to listen to Ralph.
Rising Action
As Ralph struggles to maintain order, the lack of adults, laws, and structure creates chaos among the boys. Rumors of a monster on the island begin to circulate. Jack and his hunting party vow to kill the monster.
Climax
Piggy is killed, and the faction led by Jack has taken on a savage, ritualistic mentality. Ralph goes to confront them.
Falling Action
Jack and the hunters turn on Ralph and begin to hunt him.
Resolution
Ralph runs to the beach to escape Jack. There, he encounters a British naval officer. As he attempts to tell him what has happened, he breaks down into tears. When the other boys arrive, they also begin to sob.
Template and Class Instructions
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Student Instructions
Create a visual plot diagram of Lord of the Flies in alignment with five act structure.
- Separate the story into the Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
- Create an image that represents an important moment or set of events for each of the story components.
- Write a description of each of the steps in the plot diagram.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 25 Points | Emerging 21 Points | Beginning 17 Points | Try Again 13 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptive and Visual Elements | Cells have many descriptive elements, and provide the reader with a vivid representation. | Cells have many descriptive elements, but flow of cells may have been hard to understand. | Cells have few descriptive elements, or have visuals that make the work confusing. | Cells have few or no descriptive elements. |
| Grammar/Spelling | Textables have three or fewer spelling/grammar errors. | Textables have four or fewer spelling/grammar errors. | Textables have five or fewer spelling/grammar errors. | Textables have six or more spelling/grammar errors. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. Student has done both peer and teacher editing. | Work is well written and carefully thought out. Student has either teacher or peer editing, but not both. | Student has done neither peer, nor teacher editing. | Work shows no evidence of any effort. |
| Plot | All parts of the plot are included in the diagram. | All parts of the plot are included in the diagram, but one or more is confusing. | Parts of the plot are missing from the diagram, and/or some aspects of the diagram make the plot difficult to follow. | Almost all of the parts of the plot are missing from the diagram, and/or some aspects of the diagram make the plot very difficult to follow. |
How To Analyze External Conflicts in Lord of the Flies
Identify the Main Characters
The characters involved in the external battle should be listed. This could apply to certain people, teams, or the complete group of boys. Students can also use character maps to identify the main traits and goals of these characters and get a deeper understanding of the role of each individual.
Introduce External Conflicts
Introduce the concept of external conflicts to students and analyze different types of external conflicts in detail. Give examples of conflicts such as character vs. character (Where two characters in a story are fighting) or character vs. society (conflict between a character and a group of people), etc.
Discuss Common Themes, Symbols and Motifs
Examine if the outward conflicts represent the novel's larger themes. For instance, the disagreements between Ralph and Jack might be interpreted as a metaphor for the battle between civilized society and primitive behavior. Survival can also be discussed as a theme.
Explore the Reason Behind Conflicts
Ask the students to list down all the reasons for the external conflicts identified in the story. These reasons can be small but they should be backed by textual evidence and proper analysis.
Take Note on Character Progress
Consider how external conflicts affect the characters' growth. Do they change with time, do their opinions shift, or do they firmly establish their positions? This change can help analyze already happening conflicts and give students a chance to present their own opinions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Visual Plot Diagram for Lord of the Flies
What is the "Lord of the Flies" exposition action?
The reader is introduced to the characters and their circumstances in "Lord of the Flies" through exposition. The guys' early attempts at organization, their crash landing on the deserted island, and Ralph's selection as leader are all part of this story. It is also known as the beginning or introduction of the story where the audience gets familiar with the setting and the characters.
What is the rising action in the story?
The escalating strife and tension on the island are part of "Lord of the Flies" growing action. This involves Jack and Ralph's power battles, people's anxiety over the "beast," and the decline of society and order.
Which symbols can be used to accurately depict the story in the plot diagram?
Students can use images like the conch shell, which stands for civilization and order; the beast, which represents primitive impulses and terror; Piggy's spectacles, which stand for intelligence and reason; and the Lord of the Flies (the chopped head of a pig), which symbolizes the shadow side of human nature.
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