Lord of the Flies Final Project

Directions: Choose one of the final options for your final project on Lord of the Flies. Projects will be graded on creativity, how well you demonstrate your understanding of the novel and how well you complete all facets of the project you choose. Variations of any of these options must be pre-approved. You will be required to present your project to the class. All projects should be mechanically sound and indicate a high degree of effort. Due Date: November 15. No late work accepted. The Soundtrack: Make a five song CD for each song or musical piece, write out the lyrics or describe the music; then, write an in-depth analysis/explication which explains its connection to the novel. Use literary evidence such as: symbols, themes, motifs and situations that the novel explored. You should use text based evidence (quotes from the novel). Create a case cover for the CD. Be artistic! The CD should look like something you would purchase at the store. Newspaper: Create a newspaper for major events of the novel. Your newspaper must include at least four of the following: a news story, a review, an editorial, a feature story, a commentary, a cartoon, and/or a profile piece. All must be linked to the novel. You should choose quotes from the book to act as your interviews , although you may embellish a bit. Graphic Novel/Comic Book: Recreate the story in a graphic novel (comic book) format. Choose what you think are the most important scenes and tell the story of Lord of the Flies. The quality of your project will be determined by the following: a) the extent to which your graphic novel includes the entire story of the novel, b) the quality/effort of the artwork, and c) the inclusion of an introduction in which you explain what you tried to capture in your recreation of the novel. You should use some quotes from the novel to narrate your story, as well as in your introduction (foreword) or (conclusion). The Lord of the Flies Game or Video Game: Take your close reading of the novel and turn it into a game. Be sure to use text based evidence. The purpose of this project is to share your knowledge with others and test them on theirs. While you may have superficial questions, the bulk of your questions should explore deeper levels of analysis. You may model your game on an existing game or create your own. The game should help others learn in an innovative way. Lord of the Flies: The Motion Picture: Choose a scene/montage of significant events in the novel and turn it into a screen play. (You might also turn the whole novel into a short film- serious or humorous). You should use text based evidence. Requirements: an 8 page script that follows movie script format including setting, camera shots and cast descriptions—typed. Video tape the scenes and edit. You may work with other students to produce this film. Write a Eulogy: You were a friend of Simon’s or Piggy’s in England before he went on the trip from which he never returned. His parents have asked you to participate in a memorial service for your friend. Prepare a eulogy which you will deliver at the service. Be sure to include qualities of the character and recall times you spent together. This eulogy should be at least two to three pages in length. Taking Part in a Trial: You are a member of a hung jury trying Roger for Piggy’s death. All of the jury members accept the factual material provided by eyewitnesses and agree that in fact Roger did push the rock that killed Piggy. Some of the jury members contend that Roger is Jack’s pawn and should get a light sentence; others hold that he is fully responsible for the murder. You hold a strong opinion. Prepare a speech to give your fellow jurors to persuade them of your judgment concerning Roger’s guilt.