ENG3U Novel Study Unit- Lord of the Flies

2009-10-29T04:28:00.000-07:00

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

Short Story Test Monday October 5th

2009-09-28T16:30:00.000-07:00

There will be a test for our Short Story Unit coming up on Monday October 5th. Students have been taught all the information needed in class. If a student is missing an important note they should get it off of another student in the days leading up to the test.

Below is the test content.

Welcome to the Course

2009-09-03T06:56:00.000-07:00

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all students to the Grade 11 University English course.

The course will be focused on advanced English language studies. Students will be studying various literary forms such as novels, news articles, short stories, poetry, and plays.

Our novel study this year will be William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies.' We will also be studying William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth.'

The coursework will consist of notes, tests, assignments, essays, an Independent Study Unit (ISU) and major projects. All work is expected to be handed in on time. A mark of Zero will be assigned to any assignment that is handed in after the class has recieved their marks for it.

Parents will be contacted on a regular basis to ensure they have an awareness of how their son/daughter is progressing in the course. This website is also a great resource for parents to be updated on what is going on in the English course.

I look forward to a great semester with this class.

Mr. Snowdon's ENG3U Course

ENG3U Novel Study Unit- Lord of the Flies

Short Story Test Monday October 5th

Welcome to the Course