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.
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.
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.
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.
Piggy is killed, and the faction led by Jack has taken on a savage, ritualistic mentality. Ralph goes to confront them.
Jack and the hunters turn on Ralph and begin to hunt him.
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.
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Student Instructions
Create a visual plot diagram of Lord of the Flies in alignment with five act structure.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.