LORD OF THE FLIES SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

PART A: ANALYTICAL ESSAY

Early Submission Deadline: Friday, March 6 DEADLINE: Monday, March 9

In William Golding’s novel The Lord of the Flies, objects, places and people are frequently more important than they appear. Write a five paragraph essay which shows the significance of ONE of the following:

∙ the conch ∙ the dead parachutist

∙ the sow’s head ∙ the littluns

∙ the jungle

Your essay should include an introductory paragraph (including a thesis and plan for development), three paragraphs which prove your thesis, and a concluding paragraph which summarizes your argument and key points.

Submit your brainstorming, outline, and first draft along with your final draft.

PART B: NARRATIVE WRITING

Early Submission Deadline: Monday, March 2 DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 4

We have explored several features of narrative writing both as readers and writers. To demonstrate your skill in narrative writing, write 250-350 words on one of the following topics. Make sure you brainstorm and use the features of narrative writing including diction, sentence variety, atmosphere, narrative voice and fluency (or ‘flow’).

A)  Describe a major event from the second half of novel using the first person voice of one character. (Some possible events include: searching for the beast, Jack’s feast or the ‘dance’ afterward, the confrontation of the two ‘tribes’, or the hunt for Ralph).

OR

B)  Write the beginning of a story where you find yourself (or another modern teenager finds him/herself) stranded in a wilderness setting. Use the first person narrative voice.

Submit your brainstorming, planning and any drafts along with your final draft. Remember that your brainstorming should show an understanding of literary terms like diction, atmosphere, etc.
NAME:______

RUBRIC – Analytical Essay LOTF

Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4

Knowledge and Understanding

Understanding of topic and content / demonstrates limited understanding of the events, symbols, themes of the novel / demonstrates some understanding of the events, symbols, themes of the novel / demonstrates considerable understanding of the events, symbols, themes of the novel / demonstrates consistent and in depth understanding of the events, symbols, themes of the novel

Thinking – the use of creative thinking skills/processes

Use of the Writing Process
(e.g. generating ideas, using an outline, creating drafts, proofreading, refining writing) / Uses the writing process with limited effectiveness; there is limited evidence of a process or improvement in the work / Uses the writing process with some effectiveness; ideas and language are somewhat improved at each stage / Uses the writing process with considerable effectiveness; ideas and language are improved at each stage / Uses the writing process highly effectively; ideas and language are developed and refined at each stage

Communication

Organisation and structure (including paragraphing, topic/ concluding sentences, introductory/concluding paragraphs))
Use of Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation
Flow/fluency in writing / Ideas are frequently unclear/disorganised; limited evidence of formal essay structure
Limited accuracy in language and grammar conventions
Limited fluency/ flow; Limited variety in sentence structure and/or length / Ideas are somewhat clearly organised; some evidence of formal essay structure
Language and grammar conventions are sometimes used accurately
Some fluency/flow; some variety in sentence structure and/or length / Ideas are well organised; good evidence of formal essay structure
Language and grammar conventions are usually used accurately
Considerable fluency/flow; Sentence length and structure are varied / Ideas are very well organised; uses formal essay structure highly effectively
Language and grammar conventions are almost always used accurately
High degree of fluency; Sentence length and structure are varied and complex

Application

Thesis statement
(clear, concise, states author/work, plan for development, goes into depth to answer how/why)
Evidence
(effective use of evidence and appropriate citation) / Thesis is unclear and incomplete
Arguments and ideas are rarely supported with concrete evidence; quotations are rarely attributed / Thesis is fairly clear and contains several main elements
Arguments, ideas are sometimes supported with concrete evidence; some effort has been made to attribute quotations / Thesis is clear and complete
Arguments and ideas are usually supported with concrete evidence; quotations are usually attributed properly / Thesis is clear, complete and makes a significant argument
Arguments and ideas are well supported with concrete evidence; quotations are consistently attributed properly

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NAME:______

RUBRIC – Narrative Writing LOTF (voice and the writing process)

Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4

Knowledge and Understanding

Understanding of literary terminology
(e.g. narrator, setting, diction, sentence structure, atmosphere) / Process work shows limited understanding of terms / Process work shows some understanding of terms / Process work shows considerable understanding of terms / Process work shows a thorough understanding of terms

Thinking – the use of creative thinking skills/processes

Use of the Writing Process
(e.g. generating ideas, organising, creating drafts, proofreading, refining writing) / Uses the writing process with limited effectiveness; there is limited evidence of a process or improvement in the work / Uses the writing process with some effectiveness; ideas and language are somewhat improved at each stage / Uses the writing process with considerable effectiveness; ideas and language are improved at each stage / Uses the writing process highly effectively; ideas and language are developed and refined at each stage

Communication

Organisation
Use of Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation
Fluency / Ideas are frequently unclear and disorganised
Limited accuracy or not appropriate to character
Sentences and paragraphs rarely flow or demonstrate fluency. / Ideas are somewhat clearly organised
Somewhat accurate or generally appropriate to character
Some sentences and paragraphs flow naturally. / Ideas are well organised and clearly communicate main events
Usually accurate or appropriate to character
Sentences and paragraphs usually flow naturally. / Organisation of ideas is effective AND helps to illuminate narrator/
atmosphere
Almost always accurate or highly appropriate to character
Sentences and paragraphs flow naturally.

Application

Application of literary concepts to your own writing
(e.g. narrator, setting, diction, sentence structure, atmosphere) / Diction conveys atmosphere and narrator’s voice with limited effectiveness
Limited variety in sentence structure and/or length / Use of diction conveys atmosphere and narrator’s voice with some effectiveness
Some variety in sentence structure and/or length / Use of diction conveys atmosphere and narrator’s voice clearly and effectively
Sentence length and structure are varied / Diction conveys atmosphere and narrator’s voice highly effectively
Sentence length and structure are varied and build atmosphere/
character

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