Lord of the Flies: An Island Crash
You and the members of your group have been stranded on an island after an
airplane crash. There is no one else on the island to help you. Your survival is
dependent entirely on you and the other members of your group. It is important
to know that there is no sign that you’ll be rescued in the immediate future, but
there is a chance that a ship or plane may pass near the island eventually.
Part I
As a group, you need to supply the following information:
● Your Island Name:
● Make a list of five rules you need to obey:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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How did you come to these decisions? Why are these the most important rules?
Part II
Each member of the group will be assigned a part of the island to explore which they must
then describe on looseleaf paper in paragraph form (5+ sentences). You may write this as a
narrative or a scientific geological study. Be sure to include sensory details (sight,
sounds, tastes, textures, and smells) of your area. Here are your choices:
1. You have been given the north end of the island to explore. It is treacherous and
very rocky. There appear to be caves in the rocks.
2. You have been given the south end of the island to explore. There is a fruit orchard.
3. You have been given the west end of the island to explore. There is a clearing and
protection from the ocean.
4. You have been given the east end of the island to explore. There is a mountain
which overlooks the island.
5. You have been given the center of the island to explore. There are some animals
nesting in the middle of the island.
Your Assigned Island Section:
Your Paragraph:
Part III
As soon as all members of your group have written their paragraphs, you will get together
and read your work aloud. Share with your group what your area of the island looks like,
feels like, smells like, sounds like, and even tastes like.
After each writer has the opportunity to read, work together to draw an authentic map of
the island. Be sure to include where you intend to set up shelters, get food, bathe, get
firewood, etc.
Rubric: Island Map
Criteria
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2
3
4
Imagery
Students did
not consider
imagery in
their planning
Students have some
elements on their
maps which show that
they have embedded
imagery into their
piece.
Students have
clear details on
their maps
which show that
they were
thoughtful about
imagery.
Students clearly
spent time planning
the details on their
maps, as indicated
by the specificity of
the maps.
Key
Locations
All of the
following are
not present
on the map:
shelter, food
locations,
bathing sites,
firewood, etc.
Some of the following
are not present on the
map: shelter, food
locations, bathing
sites, firewood, etc.
All of the
following are
present on the
map: shelter,
food locations,
bathing sites,
firewood, etc.
Students have
included all of the
aforementioned
details plus other
survival-necessary
locations not
indicated on the
assignment sheet.
Aesthetics
There is a
map of the
island with
some features
present. Maps
may be messy
or difficult to
read.
The map has some
components which are
messy, but also
includes components
that contribute to the
aesthetic organization:
clear color palate,
uniform lines, specific
details, etc.
The map is
pleasing to the
eye, with clear
organization and
attention to
detail. Images
are clear,
drawing is neat,
and the piece is
well-organized.
The map is
pleasing to the eye
with vivid details
and artistry. The
images are clear
and carefully drawn
with exemplary
attention to detail
and style.
Glows:
Grows: