Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Lord of the Flies is a novel by Nobel Prize-winning author William Golding about a group of Britishschoolboys stuck on a deserted island who try to govern themselves, with disastrous results. Its stances on the already controversial subjects of human nature and individual welfare versus the common good earned it position 68 on the American Library Association’s list of the 100 most frequently challenged books of 1990–1999.  In 2005, the novel was chosen  byTime magazine as one of the 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to 2005  and was awarded a place on both lists of Modern Library 100 Best Novels, reaching #41 on the editor's list, and #25 on the reader's list.

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "pirates and buried gold". First published as a book on 23rd May 1883, it was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks between 1881–82 under the title Treasure Island; or, the mutiny of the Hispaniola and the pseudonym Captain George North.

Introduction

Arrrrgh me mateys!  Today you will have t' choose if yer pirate enough t'
embark on a dangerous adventure. Have ya ever wondered if thar really was such
a thin' as pirates? Or be they just make-beleive characters in fairy tales?
Are you ready t' find out t' truth? Can you handle t' truth? Or be you too
much o' a swashbuckler?
 Yer Captain,
 Cap. Chiquetts

Process
Through research, you will study about different pirates, their role in
history, how they operated, where they operated, the ships they used and their
weaponry.

At the end of this Webquest you will share your findings using different types
of multimedia, such as pages, keynotes, I movie, and Inspiration.
Roles
Step 1: Find a partner and decide who will be Captain and who will be first 
mate.

Step 2: Go through each individual task page and follow the instructions to
complete each task. Keep the following questions in mind as you are working:
          1. Did pirates really exsist?
          2. Who could be a pirate?
          3. What kind of ships did they use?
          4. Were pirates good or bad?
          5. What was a pirates life like?
          6. Would you like to have been a pirate?
          7. What kind of weapons did pirates use?
          8. Do pirates exsist today?
          9. How do the pirates you are learning about compare to the 
             pirates you see in the movies?
         10. What parts of world were pirates mostly found?

Step 3:  Compile your information to present to Captain  and your 
fellow class pirates.

Conclusion
Welcome aboard Captain McGill's Pirate Ship o' Knowledge! Congratulations! 
You've done t' work, now sit aft, relax, and listen t' what your buckos have 
learned on their pirate adventures!
Evaluation
Amount of Information 
4 - All topics are addressed and all questions answered. 
3 - Most topics are addressed and most questions answered. 
2 - Some topics are addressed, and most questions answered with. 
1 - One or more topics were not addressed. 

Quality of Information
4 - Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several 
supporting details and/or examples. 
3 - Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting 
details and/or examples. 
2 - Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples 
are given. 
1 - Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. 

Creativity
4 - Visual aids are clear and colorful (visually appealing); presenters are 
energetic and interested in topic.
3 - Presentation is creative visually and interesting to listen to.
2 - Presentation shows some creativity; some use of color and/or visual 
interest.
1 - Very little creativity; little color or interest to presentation.

Internet Use
4 - Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and 
navigates within these sites easily without assistance. 
3 - Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information and 
navigates within these sites easily without assistance. 
2 - Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information and 
navigates within these sites easily without assistance. 
1 - Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to 
navigate within these sites. 

Group Work
4 - Went beyond expectations, worked well together both in and out of 
classroom.
3 - Worked well together without teacher involvement.
2 - Needed some teacher involvement to keep on task.
1 - Often strayed from task / work was one-sided.

Required Elements
4 - Student included more information than was required. 
3 - Student included all information that was required. 
2 - Student included most information that was required. 
1 - Student included less information than was required.



Task 1
Getting to Know a Famous Pirate
1. Choose ONE pirate from the list bellow to research. Take notes and keep in
mind the questions listed in step 2. I have provided multiple websites for
each famous pirate, but feel free to search for information in one of the
search engines I have provided.  *REMEMBER to include the URL where you found
the information.

2. Find the following information about your pirate:

      1. What other name(s) did your pirate have?

      2. What nationality was your pirate?

      3. Why did this person become a pirate?

      4. Where did your pirate persue his or her adventures? Find a map to
         show this area.

      5. Whom did your pirate associate with?

      6. What happened to your pirate?

      7. Discuss two-three different situations or things your pirate is 
         famous for.   
         
      8. What was the Code of Conduct for your pirate?
   
      9. Does your pirate have any famous qoutes or sayings?

     10. Where and when was your pirate born? When and how did your pirate 
         die?



ASSIGNMENT 1 - Using the information from your research questions, create a
graphic organizer using Inspiration. In the center of your graphic organizer
should be the name of your famous pirate and steming off of it should be your
questions and answers.
 
Famous Pirates
Edward Teach 1
Edward Teach 2
Edward Teach 3
William Kidd 1
William Kidd 2
William Kidd 3
William Kidd 4
Mary Read 1
Mary Read 2
Mary Read 3
Stede Bonnet 1
Stede Bonnet 2
Henry Avery 1
Henry Avery 1
Jean LaFitte 1
Jean Lafitte 2
Jean Lafitte 3
Grace O'Malley (Gr�inne Ni Mh�ille) 1
Grace O'Malley (Gr�inne Ni Mh�ille) 2
Grace O'Malley (Gr�inne Ni Mh�ille) 3
Grace O'Malley (Gr�inne Ni Mh�ille) 4
Bartholomew Roberts 1
Bartholomew Roberts 2
Bartholomew Roberts 3
Anne Bonny 1
Anne Bonny 2
Anne Bonny 3
Anne Bonny 4
Calico Jack Rackham (John Rackham) 1
Calico Jack Rackham (John Rackham) 2
Calico Jack Rackham (John Rackham) 3
Francis Drake 4
Francis Drake 4
Francis Drake 5
Henry Morgan 1
Henry Morgan 2
Henry Morgan 3
ASK JEEVES SEARCH ENGINE
ALTAVISTA SEARCH ENGINE
YHOO SEARCH ENGINE
GOOGLE SEARCH ENGINE
Other Resources
http://blindkat.hegewisch.net/pirates/whosbb.html
http://www.vleonica.com/pirates.htm
http://www.kipar.org/piratical-resources/index.html
http://www.beaglebay.com/women_pirates.htm
http://tinpan.fortunecity.com/lennon/897/
http://www.deadmentellnotales.com/onlinetexts/womenlist.shtml

Task 2

AHOY! Theres a Pirate Flag Ahead!

1. Review the internet links on the history of the Jolly Roger flag I provided    
   below. 

2. Based on what you have learned about your pirate, you and your partner need 
   to create a flag for your pirate's ship. 
   * Use Microsoft Paint to create your flag
   * Use symbols and colors on your flag that relate to your pirate
   * Don't forget to name your ship!

3. Complete the Jolly Roger Crossword puzzle and hand in to your Captain 

Internet Links

Examples of pirate flags and symbolism

More pirate flag information

Pirate flag info (*will help with crossword!!)

A fun Jolly Roger Crossword

Other Resources

Task 3

WANTED: Your Pirate Dead or Alive!

1. Use all of the information you've gathered on your pirate from Role 1 and 2   
   to create a WANTED Poster on pages.
2. Things to include in your WANTED poster:
     - A picture of your pirate
     - Where your pirate might be found
     - Who your pirate might be with
     - Why your pirate is wanted
     - What kind of reward is being offered if the pirate is turned in
          * Remember to think like a pirate, you don't always have to pay in 
            gold! (Maybe a new ship would be nice!)
     - Who is requesting this pirate be turned in
     - If you want your pirate returned alive, dead or either.
     - How will your pirate be punished if returned alive.
3. Find information on how pirates were punished either by other pirates, 
   government, royalty...
4. Try using pirate vocabulary see the link below for help! 
5. Make sure you save your work!!

Internet Links

Go to the Dictionary link on this website for a dictionary of Nautical terms!
You can also get information on the punishment of pirates on this site.
Swashbuckler's Cove

This will give you a few ideas of language pirates used!
Pirate Translator

Try typing a few sentences in this and see if it turns out a little more Piratey!
Pirate Paragraph Translator

Go here to find AWESOME pictures of your pirate!
Pictures of Pirates

Other Resources

Task 4

ARRRGGGH! The Life of a Pirate!

1. Using a pages document each of you create a journal entry written   
   in the point of view of your pirate. Your entries should correspond with
   eachother, so plan together what you're both going to write about. Check     
   out the links below for information on what life was like for a pirate.  
   Please use language your pirate might have used. Your entries should  
   include the following
        - The date (keep in mind when your pirate was alive)
        - The time (in military time)
        - Location of ship (at sea, port, near land..)
        - Plans for the day or future
        - Weather conditions
        - What are the other crew members like?
        - What meals you had for the day
        - Interesting news from the crew or ship (is there a mutiny afoot?, 
          does the mast need repairing?...)
        - Things you've noticed along your voyage.

***It is IMPORTANT to keep in mind you are writing as if you are your famous 
   pirate.
***MAKE SURE TO SAVE YOUR WORK!

Internet Links

Go to this link and click on the "Pirate Life" link on the left handside of
page. Explore all categories for ideas!
Swashbuckler's Cove

Other Resources

Task 5

Tell Us Yer Findin's!

CONGRATULATIONS!! By this point you are both experts on your famous pirate.

1. Please create a keynote presentation on all of your findings. 
2. Include all the projects you've done throughout this adventure. 
3. Make this presentation fun, dress up and speak as if you were really your 
   pirate. You could even make a piratey treat to bring in to share with the 
   class!
4. Make sure both of you have equal parts in presenting!

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THE OUTSIDERS TEENS AND LIFE CHOICES

Based on the novel by S.E. Hinton

INTRODUCTION

The feud between the Greasers and Socs must end! You have been selected to represent either the Socs or the Greasers at a summer camp. Help these gangs from The Outsiders to resolve their differences and develop a plan for the future.

"Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

In part one, you will become part of a group of five Greasers and Socs who will plan a week of activities and guidelines for getting along in a camp setting. You will create a chart showing the objectives, the skills being learned, and the activities.

In part two, you will select a job or a career for your character based on his/her traits.

 

You are all being sent to camp to work out your differences and learn to get along. Together, the Socs and the Greasers need to plan a set of guidelines for working together, getting along, accepting others' differences, and the specific activities they will be involved in. The activities must promote teamwork and decision-making.

1. You will be assigned to a group of five students to work with on this webquest.
   
2. Take a look at the rubric for how your group will be graded before you complete any of the work.
   
3. Each of you should choose a character from the novel. At least two group members must pick Greasers and two must pick Socs. The fifth group member can pick either way.

   Socs	Cherry	Randy	Marcia	Bob	Buck
   Greasers	Ponyboy	Soda	Two-Bit	Dally	Darry

4. As you read The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, pay close attention to the characters and what makes them act the way they do. Use post-its to mark passages in your novel where the character's personality traits are shown. Mark these four things about your character that demonstrate his/her personality:

   • Actions by the character
   • Words spoken by the character
   • Words spoken by other character's in the novel about yours
   • Thoughts and emotions the author lets you know about by your character
     

5. Organize this information into a cluster to use as reference (sample cluster). Share your clusters within the group and adjust as necessary to reach consensus on the personality of each character. 

1. Research the various camp opportunities. Take notes on what you find using this Notetaking Guide.

   • What kind of water sports would work well at your camp?
   • What activities on land will you use?
   • What team-building activities does your camp need?
   • How will the layout of your camp help you resolve conflicts?
   • What will you organize for eating meals together?
   • In addition to ordinary rules that you find at camp, what are the guidelines you will give the campers to abide by to help keep the peace?
   •  What will a daily schedule look like at your camp?
     

2. Discuss the pros and cons of various programs within the group. Use this Decision Organizer Chart to facilitate your discussion.
   
    
3. Using the results of your discussion, plan a week long program (Five days) for the Greasers and Socs. Include:
   
   

   a daily schedule for each of the five days. (Each group member is responsible for scheduling one of the days.) the activities location what is needed who does what camp layout Mealtime organization (once each day)

 

1. Create a set of six guidelines for everyone to follow. Remember that the Greasers and Socs have been enemies for a long time. Keep in mind their different backgrounds and lifestyles. Your guidelines should be designed with the purpose of bringing the two groups together and moving them toward accepting each others' differences. Create a poster to display your guidelines.
   
2. The group will present the chart and guidelines to the class. Responsibility for the presentation must be divided equally among the group members. Provide thorough explanations throughout the presentation.

Now go on to Part 2 to choose a career for your character! 



Make an education and career plan for your character. Create a flow chart showing the steps and requirements in preparing for the career. Then write a letter of recommendation for your character that he/she could use to get a job or begin a career.
 

1. Research how to get a job or career. This University of Buffalo site has more information about how to get a job.Take notes on what you find and learn through the use of this Job Notes Guide. 2. Choose a possible career for your character to pursue at this School Finder website. Answer the questions at the quiz link as though you were the character you are portraying! The career must fit the personality, skills, and interests of your character. Read over the sheets you worked on in Part 1 about the character's personality traits.

3. Apply your "how to get a job" notes to your career. Circle anything in your notes that someone must do to pursue the career you have chosen. Then number the circled items in the order those things need to be completed. 4.Create a flow chart which shows the steps needed to get into the chosen career. Be sure to include education and training as well as experience. Take a look at this sample flowchart to get an idea of how to create one.

Write a letter of recommendation from you to the manager of an organization for your character to apply for this job/career. The Monster Career Website will give you directions on how to write the letter. Your letter should include this information:

• how you know this character
• what the character's qualifications are
• general characteristics about the character that make him/her a good applicant for the job.

Proofread your letter. Have your group members proofread it. Revise. Rewrite. Have a member of you group proofread it again. Type a final copy and turn it in with all drafts and the flowchart attached.

  

Rubric for the Camp Chart and GuidelinesRubric for the Flow Chart and the Letter

Camp Chart and Guidelines	Exemplary 4	Accomplished 3	Developing 2	Beginning 1	Score
Selection of Activities and Graphic Organizers	Activities are especially effective tools for the characters to use to live peacefully with each other. Graphic organizers show insight into conflict resolution.	Activities selected by the group are appropriate for the characters to use to end their feud. Note-taking guides and Decision Organizer Charts are complete.	Most of the activities chosen are appropriate. Some of them lacked valid explanation. Group may not have completed sufficient number of activities. Graphic organizers may be complete.	Presentation includes graphic organizers which may not be complete. Insufficient number of activities are included.
Daily Schedule Completed by Each Group Member	Each group member has completed a detailed schedule which lists activities which go beyond the required items.	Each group member has completed a detailed schedule which lists activities, location, what is needed, a meal organization, and who does what.	Each group member has completed a schedule which lists activities, and other information, but it does not reflect organization or items may be missing.	Not all of the daily schedules are complete. Much information is missing.
Organization of Material	Presentation charts are neat and demonstrate attention to detail and cooperation among the group members.	Presentation charts are neat and demonstrate a well-organized plan.	Charts lack presentability. An attempt at organization is evident.	There is no evidence of organization among the group members. Work is not presentable.
Six Guidelines	Choice of guidelines demonstrates mature, insightful thought.	Guidelines are appropriate choices to achieve peace between the gangs for the week at camp.	Most of the guidelines are effective/appropriate. Some of them are not based on a rationale to resolve conflicts between the gangs.	Many of the guidelines are not based on conflict resolution.
Character Role-Playing	Role-playing demonstrates superior knowledge of character's traits.	Personality of the character is maintained throughout the presentation through content, voice, body language and/or facial expressions	An attempt to role-play the character is evident, but is not maintained throughout the presentation.	The character is mentioned during the presentation, but there is no attempt to role-play him/her.

Flow Chart and the Letter	Exemplary 4	Accomplished 3	Developing 2	Beginning 1	Score
Steps in the Flow Chart	The steps to attain this job/career are clearly outlined, organized and are match the character's traits perfectly.	The steps to attain this job/career are clearly outlined, organized and are feasible for the character.	The steps to attain this job/career are outlined, show an attempt at organization and would be interesting to the character.	The steps to attain this job/career are not clearly outlined. Organization is lacking.
Appropriateness of career choice	The career choice for this character shows insight into his/her strengths and weaknesses.	The career choice for this character matches his/her personality/physical traits.	The career choice is acceptable, but is probably not the best.	The career choice has not been pursued with enough effort.
Organization of Material	Flow chart and Letter of Recommendation are neat and demonstrate attention to detail and cooperation among the group members.	Flow chart and Letter of Recommendation are neat and demonstrate a well-organized plan.	Chart and Letter lack presentability. An attempt at organization is evident.	There is no evidence of organization. Work is not presentable.
Letter of Recommendation	The letter follows the guidelines, has all three paragraphs and demonstrates mature insight.	The letter follows the guidelines and contains all three paragraphs.	The letter attempts to follow the guidelines and proper format.	The letter does not follow guidelines consistently.
Mechanics	Flow Chart and Letter of Recommendation demonstrate an above-grade level knowledge of grammar and mechanics.	The Chart and the Letter have few or no mechanical errors.	The Chart and the Letter contain mechanical errors which detract from the content.	The Chart and the Letter have a significant number of errors which make the documents difficult to read.

This JOB required a great deal of mature thinking on your part, and you should be proud of your accomplishment. Isn't it interesting that no matter what your background, or your circumstances in life, there are ways to live peacefully for everyone? The key is to learn how to get along with, and work with everyone, no matter who he/she may be.