Lesson start ideas	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 11
What topic	Lord of the flies
Quantity	1
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Objective: Students will be introduced to the novel "Lord of the Flies" by imagining themselves as stranded on a deserted island.

Materials: Printed instructions for each student, paper and pencil

Instructions:

1. Begin class by announcing that today we will be starting a new unit on the novel "Lord of the Flies."
2. Pass out the printed instructions to each student and give them a few minutes to read over them.
3. Explain that the instructions contain a scenario where they have been stranded on a deserted island and their task is to work together to survive.
4. Encourage the students to read the instructions carefully and to take a few moments to brainstorm ideas with their group.
5. Once everyone is ready, give the signal to start the activity.
6. After about 15-20 minutes, call time and bring the class together to discuss their experiences.
7. Transition to the novel "Lord of the Flies" by asking the students to think about how their experience on the island relates to the themes and motifs in the book.
8. Conclude the introduction by passing out copies of the book and setting the expectations for reading and analysis in the coming days.

Through this fun and interactive activity, students will be engaged and excited to start exploring the world of "Lord of the Flies."