If I were a fly…

Introduction

You are a fly that has crashed along with the boys on the island. What kinds of changes occurred and how did the boys survive?

Task

You have a variety of tasks to complete.

Þ Design a cover that depicts an important event or character that you observed.

Þ Write a summary of what happened on the island during your stay. (A book summary)

Þ Provide a description of each of the main characters.

Þ Recall important things that were said (quotes) and explain or tell the importance of each.

Þ Write your opinion of the events. (A book review)

Process

Each task must be completed by the assigned date. If you feel that you will not be able to complete the task on time it is your responsibility to use your own time to complete the task.

1. Your first task is to design a cover. It must contain the author and title of the book. The entire page should be used and a picture should be drawn that depicts an important event or resembles a main character. You may view the following for an idea of what a conch shell looks like.

http://www.seashellcity.com/lgdecshells/lds1.htm

2. The second task is to write a summary of what happened on the island. This should be typed and must be at least one and a half pages in length. This will be a summary of the book. For some examples of book summaries click on the following sites: (DO NOT COPY: USE FOR IDEAS ONLY!)

http://www.homework-online.com/lotf/summaries.asp

http://www.classicnote.com/ClassicNotes/Titles/lordflies/shortsumm.html

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3. Your next task is to write a short paragraph for each of the main characters. These characters include Jack, Ralph, Piggy and Simon. The paragraph should describe the character’s personality as well as their physical appearance. For some examples of character descriptions click on the following sites: (DO NOT COPY USE FOR IDEAS ONLY!)

http://www.gerenser.com/lotf/characters.html

http://www.homework-online.com/lotf/character.asp

http://www.novelguide.com/lordoftheflies/characterprofiles.html

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4. For the next task you will have to use the following websites or your book. You must correctly copy 10 quotes. You should include the quote and the speaker. After each quote should be a short explanation. This should state either why you feel the quote was important or what the quote means (in the context of the book). Use the following sites for some quotes:

http://www.homework-online.com/lotf/quotes.asp

http://www.novelguide.com/lordoftheflies/toptenquotes.html

http://www.bookrags.com/notes/lof/QUO.htm

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5. Your final task is to write a book review. This should be typed and must be at least one page in length. It should include a brief summary about the book. Include what kind of book it is, the grade level you think the book is for, why you think someone would enjoy reading the book, why they may not enjoy the book, and your overall opinion of the book. For some examples click on the following: (DO NOT COPY USE FOR IDEAS ONLY!)

http://www.ced.appstate.edu/whs/lordofth.htm#Review1

http://www.ced.appstate.edu/whs/lordofth.htm#Review2

http://www.asd.k12.ak.us/Schools/West/Reviews/~Flies/FliesReview.HTML

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Evaluation

Your grade will include using the given time wisely, on-time completion of each task, and an English grade (spelling, grammar and content) for each written task.

Þ Your title page is worth 25 points and will be graded by the teacher on the quality of work and the relevance of the cover design and if it contains all required information.

Daily Work Skills:(Will be filled out every day the project is worked on in class)

Work Skills: If I were a fly

Teacher name: Erin Berry

Student Name ___________________

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Attitude	Never is publicly critical of the project. Always has a positive attitude about the task(s).	Rarely is publicly critical of the project. Often has a positive attitude about the task(s).	Occasionally is publicly critical of the project. Usually has a positive attitude about the task(s).	Often is publicly critical of the project. Often has a positive attitude about the task(s).
Time-management	Routinely uses time well throughout the project to ensure things get done on time.	Usually uses time well throughout the project, but may have procrastinated on one thing.	Tends to procrastinate, but always gets things done by the deadlines.	Rarely gets things done by the deadlines.
Preparedness	Brings needed materials to class and is always ready to work.	Almost always brings needed materials to class and is ready to work.	Almost always brings needed materials but sometimes needs to settle down and get to work	Often forgets needed materials or is rarely ready to get to work.
Pride	Work reflects this student's best efforts.	Work reflects a strong effort from this student.	Work reflects some effort from this student.	Work reflects very little effort on the part of this student.
Focus on the task	Consistently stays focused on the task and what needs to be done. Very self-directed.	Focuses on the task and what needs to be done most of the time.	Focuses on the task and what needs to be done some of the time.	Rarely focuses on the task and what needs to be done.

Overall Project: (Will be filled out when project is completed and turned in)

Name: _____________________

Date: ___________________

Project Title: _____________________

Teacher(s): Erin Berry

If I were a fly...

Process	Below Avg.	Satisfactory	Excellent
1. Has clear vision of final product	1, 2, 3	4, 5, 6	7, 8, 9
2. Properly organized to complete project	1, 2, 3	4, 5, 6	7, 8, 9
3. Managed time wisely	1, 2, 3	4, 5, 6	7, 8, 9
4. Acquired needed knowledge base	1, 2, 3	4, 5, 6	7, 8, 9
5. Communicated efforts with teacher	1, 2, 3	4, 5, 6	7, 8, 9

Product (Project)	Below Avg.	Satisfactory	Excellent
1. Format	1, 2, 3	4, 5, 6	7, 8, 9
2. Mechanics of speaking/writing	1, 2, 3	4, 5, 6	7, 8, 9
3. Organization and structure	1, 2, 3	4, 5, 6	7, 8, 9
4. Creativity	1, 2, 3	4, 5, 6	7, 8, 9
5. Demonstrates knowledge	1, 2, 3	4, 5, 6	7, 8, 9, 10
6. Other:	1, 2, 3	4, 5, 6	7, 8, 9

Total Score:____________________________

Written Work:

Written Works: If I were a fly...

Teacher name: Erin Berry

Student Name ___________________

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Writing Process	Student devotes a lot of time and effort to the writing process (prewriting, drafting, reviewing, and editing).	Student devotes sufficient time and effort to the writing process (prewriting, drafting, reviewing, and editing).	Student devotes some time and effort to the writing process but was not very thorough.	Student devotes little time and effort to the writing process.
Introduction	First paragraph has a "grabber" or catchy beginning.	First paragraph has a weak "grabber".	A catchy beginning was attempted but was confusing rather than catchy.	No attempt was made to catch the reader's attention in the first paragraph.
Organization	The paper is very well organized. One idea follows another in a logical sequence with clear transitions.	The paper is pretty well organized. One idea may seem out of place. Clear transitions are used.	The paper is a little hard to follow. The transitions are sometimes not clear.	Ideas seem to be randomly arranged.
Spelling and Punctuation	There are no spelling or punctuation errors in the final draft.	There is one spelling or punctuation error in the final draft.	There are 2-3 spelling and punctuation errors in the final draft.	The final draft has more than 3 spelling and punctuation errors.
Accuracy of Facts	All facts presented are accurate.	Almost all facts presented are accurate.	Most facts presented are accurate (at least 70%).	There are several factual errors.
Requirements	All of the written requirements (# of pages, # of graphics, type of graphics, etc.) were met.	Almost all (about 90%) the written requirements were met.	Most (about 75%) of the written requirements were met, but several were not.	Many requirements were not met.

Quotes:

Woodlawn High School

If I were a fly...

Name: ________________________

Teacher: Erin Berry

Criteria

Pts.

	4	3	2	1
Quote	Quote structure is correct.	Quote structure is generally correct.	Work contains structural weaknesses and grammatical errors.	Work pays little attention to proper quote structure.
Punctuation & Capitalization	Punctuation and capitalization are correct.	There is one error in punctuation and/or capitalization.	There are two or three errors in punctuation and/or capitalization.	There are four or more errors in punctuation and/or capitalization.
Supporting Information	Explanation clearly explains the quote.	Explanation reasonably explains the quote.	Some attempt is made to explain the quote; but is unclear.	Quote is not explained.	____
Organization	Structure of work is clearly developed.	Structure developed reasonably well, but lacks clarity.	Some attempt to structure the argument has been made, but the structure is poorly developed.	There is a total lack of structure.	____
				Total---->	____

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Conclusion

As a fly you have a very short life span. You should feel proud that you have completed all the tasks assigned to you. You have read and reviewed an entire novel. This alone is a large feat.

"achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you. Success is being praised by others, and that's nice, too, but not as important or satisfying." ---Helen Hayes

If you can say that the above is true, you have achieved!

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Teacher Notes

Before students are able to begin this project they must have read Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Each student should also have an understanding of what a summary and book review should include.

This project will take approximately two weeks of 50 minute sessions per day.