ISU+Novel+For+Lord+of+the+Flies


 * Independent Novel Study **

On this page you will find the expectations for your ISU novel study.

**Objectives:**
 * To read a novel that relates to the core novel, //Lord of the Flies.// You may choose a novel from the shelf at the back of the classroom, or you may find a novel on your own. If you find a novel on your own, you must have the novel approved by the teacher.
 * Write 3 reading responses to your chosen novel in which you examine such things as theme, character, setting, and style.
 * Graphic Organizer: To show your understanding of a comparison and contrast of the two novels through a graphic organizer (Concept Map).
 * Comparative Essay (Comparing Lord of the Flies to the ISU novel)
 * Comparative Essay (Comparing Lord of the Flies to the ISU novel)


 * Reading Responses ** : Each reading response will be two pages, typed in the MLA style. Each should start with a concise summary of the plot. This summary should be no longer than one paragraph. The summary is to be followed by an examination of the language and style of the novel. Here you will consider things like imagery, word choice, character, setting, theme, and any other literary devices. The next paragraph will include your personal reflections on the reading. Here consider your opinions about characters and action of the plot. You should also try to make connections between the world of the novel, your world, and the world in general. In the final paragraph, you will make connections between the ISU novel and the core novel. These connections can be thematic, plot-centered, character driven, or address one of the Essential Questions. Finally, you will end each response with 3 important questions for which you will provide possible answers.

You must submit each response to the appropriate dropbox page on the elearning website.

**Evaluation**: Each response will be given a level grade assigned to the Communication category.


 * Graphic Organizer: ****Concept Map ** : A concept map will help you demonstrate your understanding of the connections between the two novels. It will be essential in preparing for your essay.

From : //What is a Concept Map? // by Alberto J. Cañas & Joseph D. Novak: Concept maps are graphical tools for organizing and representing knowledge. They include concepts, usually enclosed in circles or boxes of some type, and relationships between concepts indicated by a connecting line linking two concepts. Words on the line, referred to as //linking words // or //linking phrases //, specify the relationship between the two concepts.

Your concept map may be hand drawn or created using one of the graphic organizer programs online, such as bubbl.us or creately.com. You could combine images and other types of graphic organizer in your concept map. You should also include colour. Your map could focus on examining the theme of the two novel, characters, setting, imagery, or any combination of these.



**Evaluation**: A rubric for creating concept maps will be used.


 * RAFTS Activity: ** RAFTS stands for Role, Audience, Format, Topic, Strong verb. As a class we will brainstorm some possibilities for each component. It will be your task to come up with a creative project based on the RAFTS format.



**Criteria**: The criterion is dependent upon your chosen project. Since I will weight this a 6, my expectations are that you have put a significant amount of time into it. One page will not do here.
 * Presentation ** : You will present your RAFTS activity to the class in a 5 minute presentation. Your presentation will include an explanation of your RAFTS choice as well as a reading or presentation of the activity itself.

**Evaluation**: Evaluation of the RAFTS project will be done using a rubric appropriate to the project you decide upon. The presentation rubric will be used for the presentation.


 * Comparative Literary Essay: ** To show your understanding of a comparison and contrast of the two novels through a formal analytical literary essay. You will use either the thematic approach or answer one of the Essential Questions.
 * Possible Themes ** :
 * The need for social order: civilization vs. savagery
 * The struggle for power: democracy vs. fascism
 * The fear of the unknown and what it causes people to do
 * The loss of identity through traumatic experience
 * The movement from innocence to experience
 * Violence leads to further violence
 * The possibility of evil existing within us all
 * Injustice: The sense of injustice done against those who are different.
 * Social Status: The effect a social hierarchy has on those who are stuck at the bottom.
 * Morality and the mob: People are more likely to choose to be immoral when in groups. Also, that it is not easy to do what is morally right when the rest of society does not support a person.
 * Essential Questions: **
 * What does the novel tell us about personal development?
 * What does the novel tell us about human nature?
 * What does the novel tell us about our current society?


 * Evaluation **: A comparative essay rubric will be used for the essay.

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