Novel Study Unit – Lord of the Flies
Writing Tasks (50 Marks)
a) Writing in Role: Students will take on the perspective of a certain character in Lord of the Flies and will recap the events of a specific chapter through their chosen character’s perspective.
Marked out of 20. Content /10, Style/Mechanics /10. 300 words.
Due: Monday November 2nd
b) Message in a Bottle: Hypothetical Scenario: As things begin to fall apart on the island Ralph puts a message in a bottle and throws it out to sea in hopes of contacting the outside world.
Your letter should contain a description of events on the island, emotions that Ralph is feeling, and a message for Ralph’s dad. Marked out of 30. Content /10, Style/Mechanics /10, Creativity /10. 300 words.
Due: Friday November 20th
c) Character Sketch: Students will analyze three characters from Lord of the Flies. They will examine their characteristics, and how they display these through their actions. Students will choose a creative method through which to present their character sketches. Marked out of 25 Content /10, Creativity /15.
Due: Friday November 6th
Creative Tasks (50 Marks)
a) Island Model: Students will create a model of the island that the children find themselves on. The model will include specific details relating to the book (accurate geography). Also students will provide a brief written description of the island they have created.
Marked out of 30. Written Component /10 Accuracy /10 Creativity /10.
Due: Monday November 23rd
b) Island Flag: Students will be given the task of designing a flag to represent the children of the island. The flag should reflect what the children value and/or the geography of the land. This task will include a short written description of the flag created giving information on the symbols used, etc.
Marked out of 20. Writtten Component /5 Creativity /15
Due: Friday November 13th
Presentation Tasks (50 marks)
a) Acting a Scene: In groups of four students will act out a scene from Lord of the Flies. The scene can be taken from any chapter, but it must involve some sort of conflict (confrontation, assembly, etc.).
Marked out of 40. Professionalism /10, Script /10, Organization /10, Creativity /10.
Presentation Date: Wednesday November 18th
b) A Short List of Necessary Items: Students will individually present a list of ten items that they would bring with them, if able, on a deserted island. The list is to be practical, and in the presentation students will outline each item’s use and importance to their survival.
Marked out of 20. Presentation Skills /5 Content /10 Creativity /5
Presentation Date: Tuesday November 3rd
The novel study is to be completed by Monday November 23rd
Mark Breakdown:
Writing in Role /20
Message in a Bottle /30
Character Sketch /25
Island Model /30
Island Flag /20
Acting a Scene /40
Short List /20
Total /180
