Highschool Level
LOTF Character Journal Assignment 2021 Character Journal Assignment Gr.11 English Lord of the Flies Please read ALL of the instructions below carefully. This assignment requires you to write journal entries from the point of view of one of the four main characters (Ralph, Piggy, Simon, or Jack) of Lord of the Flies. � Your journal must have three entries, each 1 paragraph long (typed, double-spaced, size 12 point font, 1-inch margins → remember that standard paragraph length should be ½ to ¾ of a page). Please write AS YOUR CHARACTER, in first person, and sign your journal entry with your character’s name. � Make sure you cover three of the following important scenes in your journal: the first meeting on the platform, the fire going out and Jack’s first kill, the arrival of the “beast from the air,” and/or the hunting of Ralph and the rescue. �Note: if you choose a character that dies during the novel then you can only deal with the events that occurred before the character’s death. � Your journal must show a careful reading of the novel and should “bring your character to life.” Use descriptive detail and expressive emotion in your writing, but avoid excessive melodrama and clichés. EVALUATION: 4 3 2 1 Connectors (Relevance) The writer successfully connects the character’s “voice” with the topic/event and context. The writer adequately connects the character’s “voice” with the topic/event and context. The writer attempts to connect the character’s “voice” with the topic/event and context. There is little to no connection between the character’s “voice” and the topic/event and context. Diary Format Used throughout the story in a way that emphasizes and thoroughly explores and details the character's persona. Used frequently in the story in a way that emphasizes and thoroughly explores and details the character's persona. Used occasionally in the story to explore and detail the character's persona. No evidence of diary format used. Knowledge (Content) ●There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea/event stands out and is supported by detailed information. ●Relevant, telling quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. ●Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general. ●Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the topic/event is unsupported. ●The main idea is somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information. ●Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the topic/event are unsupported. ●The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. ●Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic/event. Character (Voice) The writer has created a consistent and believable character that seems like a real person and is clearly created based on textual evidence. The writer has created a mostly believable character that seems almost like a real person and relies on some textual evidence. The writer has created a character that is not very believable, but is consistent throughout the piece and is not really like a real person and barely based on the text. The writer has created an unbelievable and inconsistent character that distracts from the message of the monologue. No textual evidence in support of the character. Word Choice Writer uses vivid words and phrases that create images, and the choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural and not forced. Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or create images, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone. Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair. Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader’s interest. Jargon or cliché’s may be present and detract from the meaning. Grammar & Conventions Essentially error- free. Errors present, but do not interfere with meaning. Errors are careless or distracting. Errors block meaning. 4 3 2 1 Connectors (Relevance) The writer successfully connects the character’s “voice” with the topic/event and context. The writer adequately connects the character’s “voice” with the topic/event and context. The writer attempts to connect the character’s “voice” with the topic/event and context. There is little to no connection between the character’s “voice” and the topic/event and context. Diary Format Used throughout the story in a way that emphasizes and thoroughly explores and details the character's persona. Used frequently in the story in a way that emphasizes and thoroughly explores and details the character's persona. Used occasionally in the story to explore and detail the character's persona. No evidence of diary format used. Knowledge (Content) ●There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea/event stands out and is supported by detailed information. ●Relevant, telling quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. ●Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general. ●Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the topic/event is unsupported. ●The main idea is somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information. ●Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the topic/event are unsupported. ●The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. ●Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic/event. Character (Voice) The writer has created a consistent and believable character that seems like a real person and is clearly created based on textual evidence. The writer has created a mostly believable character that seems almost like a real person and relies on some textual evidence. The writer has created a character that is not very believable, but is consistent throughout the piece and is not really like a real person and barely based on the text. The writer has created an unbelievable and inconsistent character that distracts from the message of the monologue. No textual evidence in support of the character. Word Choice Writer uses vivid words and phrases that create images, and the choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural and not forced. Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or create images, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone. Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair. Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader’s interest. Jargon or cliché’s may be present and detract from the meaning. Grammar & Conventions Essentially error- free. Errors present, but do not interfere with meaning. Errors are careless or distracting. Errors block meaning.