Research


 * Research Projects **

You are reading the novel //Lord of the Flies// by William Golding. During the next two class periods you are going to do some web research on topics related to this novel. All are listed below along with a number of websites. To find the information for your project, all you need to do is to click on the websites listed. Once you are in the sites you may have to click on pages linked to the site, but most of you will be able to find your information on the page that appears first. You will also be required to use the online databases provided by the library to add one source to your project. You can find a list of those databases here. If you need more time than two class periods to find your information, you have to do it on your own. You should realize that you can access the project information from any computer that is linked to the internet.

After finding your information for the project, your group will do the rest of the work for the presentations on your own time outside of class. You will have to coordinate and you will probably have to meet after school. Remember that the library is available for after school work on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It may be a lot easier for you to meet there rather than in someone’s home.

Each group will choose one of the following. There will only be seven groups and each group must choose a different topic. Look at the topics carefully and discuss with your group members before deciding what you want to do. It may be helpful to consider what you are interested in as a career. Find a topic that touches on that interest.


 * The Survival Manual
 * Physical differences
 * Psychological problems - loneliness, depression
 * Poetry that relates to //Lord of the Flies//
 * Quotes that relate to //Lord of the Flies//
 * Conch shell and symbolism
 * Human rights

__**How will you turn in your assignment?**__ You will link to your assignment on this Research page through the Discussion tab above. Remember that if you put your link anywhere else on the wiki, I won't see it and you won't receive credit. You will turn in your MLA Works Cited page to www.turnitin.com. Everything is due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, April 3rd. Presentations will take place Wednesday, April 4th during your class period.

__**The Survival Manual **__

In your group you will develop a survival manual. This manual should include all the important materials, strategies and essential knowledge for survival in an unfamiliar and aggressive environment like the tropical deserted island similar to the island the boys in //Lord of the Flies// found themselves on.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Your manual must include, but not limited to:

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">1. An illustrated cover with a great title

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">2. A table of contents

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">3. Examples and illustrations of the strategies offered

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">4. Clearly defined and logical instructions for survival in different circumstances anyone might find themselves in

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">This is similar to a "how to" manual. YOU MUST BE ACCURATE AND SPECIFIC. Use the websites below to help you in your search.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">All work must be computer generated.You will create your file in Publisher, save it as a .pdf. Then upload it to Youblisher in order to publish your manual online.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Do not forget to use the [|online database] as one of your sources. You will also be required to turn in a Works Cited page in MLA format with your manual.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.wilderness-survival.net/] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.theepicenter.com/howto.html] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.safetystore.com/survival.htm]

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">__**Physical differences**__

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Piggy is made fun of several times because he is overweight. He himself seems to be much more concerned about his asthma. You will research these two conditions and make a presentation using Ahead for the class. This program allows you to have a song associated with your presentation. Please choose a song that is appropriate for the material you are covering and cite it in your Works Cited.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">For each illness you must have: <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">1. One slide about the condition containing information about the false impressions people have about the illness. Use graphics or decoration to make the slide interesting.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">2. One slide with facts about the condition. Possible causes, cures or treatment for the illness.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">3. One slide with organizations that help people with the condition, how to contact the organization and what services they offer.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">4. Relate your findings to //Lord of the Flies//.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Use the sites listed below and at least one source from the [|online databases]to help you find information. <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">You will also be required to turn in a Works Cited page in MLA format with your presentation.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">All work must be computer generated.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.obesity.org/subs/childhood/] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|http://asthma.com] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[]


 * __<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Psychological problems - loneliness, depression __**

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Some of the boys on the island experienced different psychological problems. Many felt the beginnings of depression and loneliness. You will research these two conditions and make a Prezi for the class.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">For each illness you must have: <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">1. Information about each condition containing information about the false impressions people have about the illness.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">2. The facts about the conditions. Possible causes, cures or treatment for each illness.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">3. Organizations that help people with the conditions, how to contact the organizations and what services they offer.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">4. Relate your information to //Lord of the Flies//.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Use the sites listed below to help you find information

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Use the sites listed below and at least one source from the [|online databases]to help you find information. <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">You will also be required to turn in a Works Cited page in MLA format with your Prezi.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|http://www.depression.com] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.counsel.ufl.edu/] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.couns.uiuc.edu/Brochures/loneline.htm]


 * __<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Poetry that relates to //Lord of the Flies// __**

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">You will use the websites listed below to find poetry that is similar in theme and symbolism to the novel. You will present your project in an attractive manner through glogster.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">__Themes__: Man's inhumanity to man; the need for social order; friendship; loneliness and the need for companionship; the dark side of human beings. <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">__Symbolism__: the conch; social order, leadership (Ralph), evil nature (Jack); eye glasses (object from civilization); Spirituality (Simon)

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Try to find poetry that is similar in theme, or look for symbols in the poems you read. They do not have to be exactly the same as the symbols in the novel, but you should look for poetry that has symbols for evil, bravery, courage, loneliness, spirituality, etc.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">You will collect 5 poems from the websites given. You must complete an analysis for each poem and answer the following questions:

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">1. How does this poem compare to the novel? <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">2. What made you choose it? <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">3. How is it similar in theme or symbolism to the novel?

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Use the sites listed below and at least one source from the [|online databases] to help you find information. <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 15.2px;">You will also be required to turn in a Works Cited page in MLA format with your glog.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|http://www.everypoet.com] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|http://www.schoolwork.org] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|http://www.lit.kobe-u.ac.jp/~hishika/20c_poet.htm]


 * __<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Quotes that relate to //Lord of the Flies// __**

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">You will use the websites listed below to find quotes that have a sense of the novel. Look for themes and symbolism of the novel. You will present your work in an attractive manner as a video using Clipgenerator. This program requires a song, so make sure you choose one that fits the theme of //Lord of the Flies// and include it in your Works Cited.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Themes: Man's inhumanity to man; the need for social order; friendship; loneliness and the need for companionship; the dark side of human beings. <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Symbolism: the conch; social order, leadership (Ralph), evil nature (Jack); eye glasses (object from civilization); Spirituality (Simon)

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Try to find quotes that are similar in theme, or look for symbols in the quotes you read. They do not have to be exactly the same as the symbols in the novel, but you should look for quotes that have symbols for evil, bravery, courage, loneliness, spirituality, etc.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">You will collect 10 quotes from the websites given. You must paraphrase and explain each quote and answer the following questions:

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">1. How does this quote compare to the novel? <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">2. What made you choose it? <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">3. How is it similar in theme or symbolism to the novel?

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Use the sites listed below and at least one source from the [|online databases]to help you find information. <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 15.2px;">You will also be required to turn in a Works Cited page in MLA format with your video.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.quotationspage.com/weblog/] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|http://www.schoolwork.org] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.starlingtech.com/quotes] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.quoteland.com/topic.asp] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.phobialist.com/fears.html]


 * __<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Conch shell and symbolism __**

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">In your group you will develop a presentation using PreZentit depicting information about the shell probably used by the boys in LOTF.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">The presentation must include: <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">1. The scientific name of the shell chosen <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">2. A background of where the chosen shell is found <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">3. The reason for your choice of this specific shell. <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">4. You must also include information about more than one way to interpret the symbolic meaning of the shell in the novel and give specific examples from the novel to support your interpretation.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Use the sites listed below and at least one source from the [|online databases]to help you find information.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 15.2px;">You will also be required to turn in a Works Cited page in MLA format with your video.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/invertebrates/mollusk/gastropod/Conchprintout.shtml] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.savetheconch.org/research.html] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.foodreference.com/html/artconch.html] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.conchologistsofamerica.org/home/]


 * __<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Human Rights __**

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">In your group you will develop a video using Xtranormal providing the following information:

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">1. A definition and explanation of what human rights are. <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">2. Identify who decided what human rights are and why this decision was made. <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">3. Three real-world situations of human rights abuse by current governments. <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">4. Abuses that Jack and his hunters inflict on the boys after Jack gains power.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Use the sites listed below and at least one source from the [|online databases] to help you find information. <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 15.2px;">You will also be required to turn in a Works Cited page in MLA format with your video.

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[| http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[] <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[]

<span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">adapted from <span style="color: #036603; font-family: "Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;"> http://www.ic.edu.lb/library/projects/lord-of-the-flies/