What reading level is Lord of the Flies?

This book's Lexile measure is 770L and is frequently taught in the 9th and 10th grade.
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Is Lord of the Flies appropriate for 7th graders?

This coming-of-age book by William Golding is published by Riverhead Books, a division of Penguin Group and is written for ages 13 and up. The age range reflects readability and not necessarily content appropriateness.
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Is Lord of the Flies appropriate for 6th graders?

That said, the main characters in this book are around 12, and I think it's just fine for middle school aged students. It really got them to think and they all said they would recommend it to the other 6th grade reading groups.
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Is Lord of the Flies a good book for 9th graders to read?

9th graders are still considered too young to understand some experiences and concepts in these books. Books like LOTF are very graphic and have bigger meanings to them that some people could not understand yet.
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What level should a 7th grader be reading at?

7th & 8th Grade: 60-80.
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Why is Lord of the Flies an 18?

Lord of the Flies (1963), directed by Peter Brook, was classified X (suitable only for those aged 16 and over) for language and nudity as well as the final scenes in the film, which were considered too strong and alarming for children.
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Is Lord of Flies easy to read?

I am reading Lord of the Flies by William Golding and finding it extremely difficult to comprehend. This is my first fiction novel. I have read few self-help books such as Atomic habits earlier, found the language was easy to understand.
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Why you shouldn't read Lord of the Flies?

General Violence

Many school districts "believe the book's violence and demoralizing scenes to be too much for young audiences to handle," according to enotes. Despite attempts to ban the book, "Lord of the Flies" remains popular.
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Is there any nudity in Lord of the Flies?

There is a moderate amount of nudity in this film. The boys are shown skinny dipping, and running about the island in loin cloths or without trousers at times. It's a non-sexual and non-sensational context.
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Is Lord of the Flies for 11 year olds?

I was bewildered by Hannah Betts' description of To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies as "slim, 20th-century tomes" suitable only for 11- to 12-year-olds (Literature to be listed, 8 October).
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Is there anything inappropriate in Lord of the Flies?

The lack of adult supervision is essential to the story because it allows Golding to explore the power struggles within their attempt at government, and the battle between order and savagery is a common theme throughout the book, most often seen through the conflicts between Ralph and Jack.
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Why is Lord of the Flies so controversial?

Controversy over Content

Much of the disturbing passages from Lord of the Flies involve graphic images of violence. As the boys stay on the island lengthens, Golding gradually exposes the innate, savage nature of human beings. Thus, Golding has the boys resort to hunting and killing animals.
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Is Lord of the Flies rated R?

Every change in “Lord of the Flies” (rated R for language and violence) was probably made for commercial considerations. Every change was probably justified as a way to bring “important material” to a wider audience.
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Why do kids read Lord of the Flies?

Lord of the Flies by William Golding has been a staple in high school English classrooms for decades, mainly because of its biting analysis of human nature and the need for society in order to avoid the deadly dangers of chaos.
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How many hours does it take to read Lord of the Flies?

The average reader will spend 3 hours and 12 minutes reading this book at 250 WPM (words per minute).
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Is the Lord of Flies worth reading?

LOTF is a wonderful book if you can see the connections to humanity. His use of young boys who have not yet been exposed to the harshness of the world shows that our tendency for violence is present even from a young age, and will remain as we grow older. It's a great book for thinking over as you read.
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Is Lord of the Flies on Netflix?

Rent Lord of the Flies (1990) on DVD and Blu-ray - DVD Netflix.
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Is Lord of the Flies scary?

William Golding's novels are scary. There are moments of sheer terror across many of his books but this terror does not come from the supernatural – there are no murderous clowns, poltergeists or vampires. The fear in his novels come from, as he writes in Lord of the Flies, 'the darkness of man's heart'.
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Is 1500 a good Lexile score?

Lexile measures are represented by a number followed by an “L” (such as “800L”) and range from below 0L for beginning readers to above 1600L. Research shows that 1300L or above is the target Lexile measure for students to be ready for college and career in reading.
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What is the highest Lexile score ever?

The higher the Lexile measure, the higher the student's reading level. The reader's Lexile Framework works in intervals of five with 5L being the lowest. The highest possible measure is 2000L.
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What Lexile is 12th grade?

To begin, Lexile score ranges vary depending on grade level. A proficient first grader would score between 200L and 300L, while an adequate reader in the 12th grade would earn a score in the range of 1060L and 1320L.
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