LORD OF THE FLIES soundtrack
Name: _______________
CATEGORY
Writing
Level 4
The writing is strong,
formal, free of errors
and shows
understanding of
mechanics of writing.
Analysis
Analysis shows
strong evidence of
thought and care in
tying the themes to the
songs.
Level 3
The writing is
generally free of
errors and shows
good understanding
of the mechanics of
writing.
The analysis shows
good evidence of
thought in tying the
themes to the
songs.
Thought
There is evidence
of careful thought
in song selection
There is evidence of
good thought in
song selection
Connections
Makes insightful
connections between
information and ideas in
the text and songs
Makes valid, clear
connections between
information and ideas in
the text and songs
LORD OF THE FLIES poem collection
CATEGORY
Writing
Narrative Elements
Thought
Stylistic Elements
Level 4
The writing is strong,
formal, free of errors and
shows understanding of
mechanics of writing.
Poems expertly reflect
plot, character, theme,
atmosphere or setting of
Lord of the Flies
There is evidence
of careful thought
in poem creation
Poems include rich
imagery, similes,
metaphors, alliteration,
personification and/or
onomatopoeia…
Level 2
The writing has
some errors and
shows a general
understanding of
the mechanics of
writing.
The analysis
shows some
evidence of
thought in tying
the themes to
the songs.
There is some
evidence of
thought in song
selection
Makes some
connections between
information and ideas in
the text and songs
Level 1
The writing has
many errors and
shows little
understanding of
the mechanics of
writing.
The analysis shows little
evidence of
thought in tying the
themes to the
songs.
There is little
evidence of thought in
song selection
Makes few connections
between information
and ideas in the text and
songs
Name: _______________
Level 3
The writing is
generally free of
errors and shows
good understanding
of the mechanics of
writing.
Poems sufficiently reflect
plot, character, theme,
atmosphere or setting of
Lord of the Flies
There is evidence of good
thought in poem creation
Level 2
The writing has
some errors and
shows a general
understanding of
the mechanics of
writing.
Poems somewhat reflect
plot, character, theme,
atmosphere or setting of
Lord of the Flies
There is some
evidence of
thought in poem creation
Level 1
The writing has
many errors and
shows little
understanding of
the mechanics of
writing.
Poems rarely reflect plot,
character, theme,
atmosphere or setting of
Lord of the Flies
There is little
evidence of thought in
poem creation
Poems include sufficient
imagery, similes,
metaphors, alliteration,
personification and/or
onomatopoeia…
Poems include some
imagery, similes,
metaphors, alliteration,
personification and/or
onomatopoeia…
Poems include very little if
any imagery, similes,
metaphors, alliteration,
personification and/or
onomatopoeia…
LORD OF THE FLIES comic
CATEGORY
Organization
Creativity
Spelling and
Punctuation
Attractiveness
Level 4
The pictures and text in the
comic are very well
organized. One idea or
scene follows another in a
logical sequence.
The comic contains
many creative details
and/or descriptions that
contribute to the reader's
enjoyment. The author has
really used his/her
imagination.
There are no spelling or
punctuation errors in the
final draft.
Makes excellent use of
font, color, graphics,
effects, etc. to enhance the
presentation.
Name: _______________
Level 3
The pictures and text in the
comic are pretty well
organized. One idea or
scene may seem out of
place.
The comic contains a few
creative details and/or
descriptions that contribute
to the reader's enjoyment.
The author has used his/her
imagination.
Level 2
The comic is a little hard to
follow.
Level 1
Ideas and scenes
seem to be randomly
arranged.
The comic contains a few
creative details and/or
descriptions, but they
distract from the story. The
author has tried to use
his/her imagination.
There is little evidence of
creativity in the comic. The
author does not seem to
have used much
imagination.
There is one spelling
or punctuation error in the
final draft.
Makes good use of font,
color, graphics, effects, etc.
to enhance to presentation.
There are 2-3
spelling and punctuation
errors in the final draft.
Makes use of font, color,
graphics, effects, etc. but
occasionally these detract
from the presentation
content.
The final draft has
more than 3 spelling and
punctuation errors.
Use of font, color,
graphics, effects etc. but
these often distract from
the presentation content.
LORD OF THE FLIES dialogue podcast
CATEGORY
Name: _______________
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Dialogue
the dialogue rarely reveals
the thoughts, feelings, and
context of the characters
the dialogue occasionally
reveals the thoughts,
feelings, and context of the
characters
the dialogue interprets the
thoughts, feelings, and
context of the characters
the dialogue elaborates the
thoughts, feelings, and
context of the characters
effectively
content
the central idea of the
dialogue may be unclear,
simplistic, or incoherent
the central idea of the
dialogue is clear but
conventional
the central idea of the
dialogue is clear,
thoughtful, and developed
the central idea of the
dialogue is focused,
insightful, and richly
detailed
language
language and vocabulary
are inappropriate or
misused
language and vocabulary
are occasionally
inappropriate or misused
language and vocabulary
are appropriate to the
characters
language and vocabulary
appropriate to the
characters are used
effectively
punctuation
punctuation is rarely used
correctly
punctuation is occasionally
used correctly
punctuation is used
correctly
punctuation is used
effectively
speaking in
role
speaks inaudibly,
unclearly, and
inconsistently in the voice
of the dramatic role
speaks audibly and clearly
in the voice of the
dramatic role
speaks audibly, clearly,
and somewhat
expressively in the voice
of the dramatic role
speaks very audibly,
clearly, and expressively
in the voice of the
dramatic role
LORD OF THE FLIES photo album
CATEGORY
Captions
Level 4
The captions and shows
understanding of
mechanics of writing.
Spelling and
Punctuation
Pictures
Organization
Name: _______________
There are no spelling or
punctuation errors in the
album
There is evidence
of expert thought
in photo selection and
creation
Level 3
The writing is
generally free of
errors and shows
good understanding
of the mechanics of
writing.
There is one spelling
or punctuation error in the
album.
There is evidence of
careful thought in
photo selection and
creation
Level 2
The writing has
some errors and
shows a general
understanding of
the mechanics of
writing.
There are 2-3
spelling and punctuation
errors in the album.
There is some
evidence of
thought in photo
selection and creation
Level 1
The writing has
many errors and
shows little
understanding of
the mechanics of
writing.
Thealbum has
more than 3 spelling and
punctuation errors.
There is little
evidence of thought in
photo selection and
creation
The pictures and text in the
album are very well
organized. One idea or
scene follows another in a
logical sequence.
The pictures and text in the
album are pretty well
organized. One idea or
scene may seem out of
place.
The album is a little hard
to follow.
Ideas and scenes
seem to be randomly
arranged.
LORD OF THE FLIES and CAST AWAY comparison essay
CATEGORY
Introduction and
Conclusion
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Strong main idea/ topic
sentence is clear, concise,
and identifies character,
theme or issue. States a
thoughtful or logical
conclusion based on
similarities and
differences.
Well developed essay with
a clear and logical format.
Adequate main idea/ topic
sentence identifies
character, theme or issue.
States a conclusion based
on similarities and
differences.
Main idea/ Topic
sentence is not evident.
No evidence of any
conclusion or
summary
Generally well organized
with a clear and logical
format.
Main idea/ topic
sentence is unclear and
doesn't address
character, theme or
issue. Conclusion is
evident but does not
draw on any similarities
or differences.
Some evidence of
planning and
organization.
Includes 3 or more well
developed examples or
reasons for each similarity
or difference.
Includes at least 2
examples or reasons for
each similarity or
difference.
Includes at least 1
example or reason but
some information maybe
incorrect.
Provides little if any
support for each
similarity or
difference.
Contains few, if any
spelling, punctuation or
grammatical errors.
Contains several errors in
punctuation, spelling or
grammar that do not
interfere with meaning.
Contains many errors in
punctuation, spelling
and/or grammar that
interferes with meaning.
Contains many errors
in punctuation,
spelling and/or
grammar that make
the piece illegible.
Organization
Support
Uses Basic
Writing
Conventions
Name: _______________
Lacks little planning
and organization.
LORD OF THE FLIES news video
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
News report expertly covers
the five W’s and includes
vivid details in at least 2
interviews
News report adequately
covers the five W’s and
includes sufficient details in 2
interviews
News report somewhat covers
the five W’s and includes
some details in 2 interviews
News report expertly
covers the five W’s and
includes very few details
in less than 2 interviews
Extremely realistic and
entertaining
Quite realistic and
entertaining
Somewhat realistic and
entertaining
Lacking realism and
entertainment value
Speaks clearly and distinctly
all of the time and
mispronounces no words.
Speaks clearly and distinctly
most of the time but
mispronounces a few words.
Speaks clearly and distinctly
some of the time and
mispronounces some words.
Does NOT speak clearly
and distinctly most of
the time AND/OR
mispronounces many
words.
Posture and Eye
Contact
Stands or sits up straight and
looks confident and relaxed.
Establishes eye contact with
audience during most of
newscast.
Stands or sits up straight.
Establishes eye contact with
audience during most of
newscast.
Slouches or appears too
casual but establishes some
eye contact with audience
during most of newscast.
Slouches or appears too
casual AND establishes
little eye contact with
audience during
newscast.
Enthusiasm
Facial expression and body
language show a strong
interest and enthusiasm about
the topic throughout the
newscast, but it is not
overdone.
Facial expression and body
language show a strong
interest and enthusiasm about
the topic throughout the
newscast, but it is somewhat
overdone.
Facial expression and body
language show some interest
and enthusiasm about the
topic throughout the
newscast.
Facial expression and
body language depict
apathy or boredom with
the topic.
Attire is suitable.
Attire does not detract from
credibility of presentation.
Sloppy or inappropriate
appearance detracts from
credibility of
presentation.
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
News report expertly covers
the five W’s and includes
vivid details in at least 2
interviews
News report adequately
covers the five W’s and
includes sufficient details in 2
interviews
News report somewhat covers
the five W’s and includes
some details in 2 interviews
News report expertly
covers the five W’s and
includes very few details
in less than 2 interviews
Extremely realistic and
entertaining
Quite realistic and
entertaining
Somewhat realistic and
entertaining
Lacking realism and
entertainment value
Speaks clearly and distinctly
all of the time and
mispronounces no words.
Speaks clearly and distinctly
most of the time but
mispronounces a few words.
Speaks clearly and distinctly
some of the time and
mispronounces some words.
Does NOT speak clearly
and distinctly most of
the time AND/OR
mispronounces many
words.
Posture and Eye
Contact
Stands or sits up straight and
looks confident and relaxed.
Establishes eye contact with
audience during most of
newscast.
Stands or sits up straight.
Establishes eye contact with
audience during most of
newscast.
Slouches or appears too
casual but establishes some
eye contact with audience
during most of newscast.
Slouches or appears too
casual AND establishes
little eye contact with
audience during
newscast.
Enthusiasm
Facial expression and body
language show a strong
interest and enthusiasm about
the topic throughout the
newscast, but it is not
overdone.
Facial expression and body
language show a strong
interest and enthusiasm about
the topic throughout the
newscast, but it is somewhat
overdone.
Facial expression and body
language show some interest
and enthusiasm about the
topic throughout the
newscast.
Facial expression and
body language depict
apathy or boredom with
the topic.
Very professional clothing
and accessories or suited the
character being interviewed.
Attire is suitable.
Attire does not detract from
credibility of presentation.
Sloppy or inappropriate
appearance detracts from
credibility of
presentation.
Content
Presentation of
Newscast
Speaks clearly
Attire
Very professional clothing
and accessories or suited the
character being interviewed.
LORD OF THE FLIES news video
Content
Presentation of
Newscast
Speaks clearly
Attire
LORD OF THE FLIES poems
CATEGORY
Style and
Diction
Connection
to Novel
Creativity
Spelling and
Punctuation
Fluency
Name:___________________________
Level 4
Uses rich figurative
language (similes,
metaphors, onomatopoeia,
alliteration, imagery).
Word choice is
Poems reflect narrative
elements (plot, character,
theme, atmosphere or
setting) to a great degree
The poem contains
many creative details
and/or descriptions that
contribute to the reader's
enjoyment. The author has
really used his/her
imagination.
There are no spelling or
punctuation errors.
Level 3
Uses strong figurative
language (similes,
metaphors, onomatopoeia,
alliteration, imagery).
Word choice is suitable.
Poems reflect narrative
elements (plot, character,
theme, atmosphere or
setting) to strong degree
The poem contains a few
creative details and/or
descriptions that contribute
to the reader's enjoyment.
The author has used his/her
imagination.
Level 2
Uses some figurative
language (similes, metaphors,
onomatopoeia, alliteration,
imagery). Word choice is
satisfactory.
Poems reflect narrative
elements (plot, character,
theme, atmosphere or setting)
to a satisfactory degree
The poem contains a few
creative details and/or
descriptions, but they distract
from the story. The author
has tried to use his/her
imagination.
Level 1
Uses little or no figurative
language (similes,
metaphors, onomatopoeia,
alliteration, imagery). Word
choice is poor.
Poems reflect few (if any)
narrative elements (plot,
character, theme,
atmosphere or setting)
There is little evidence of
creativity in the poem. The
author does not seem to
have used much
imagination.
There is one spelling
or punctuation error.
There are 2-3 spelling and
punctuation errors.
There are more than 3
spelling and punctuation
errors.
Writing flows very
smoothly. Expertly uses lines
of varying lengths and a
variety of sentence
structures. Line breaks and
spacing have been carefully
considered.
Writing flows smoothly. Uses
lines of varying lengths and a
variety of sentence structures.
Line breaks and spacing have
been considered.
Writing flows somewhat
smoothly. Uses lines of varying
lengths and a variety of sentence
structures. Line breaks and
spacing have been somewhat
considered.
Writing does not flow
smoothly. Lines do not vary in
length or in sentence structure.
Line breaks and spacing have
not been considered.