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 a
ival 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 occu
ed before the character’s death.
� Your journal must show a careful reading of the novel and should “
ing your
character to life.” Use descriptive detail and expressive emotion in your writing, but
avoid excessive melodrama and clichés.
EVALUATION:
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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
ut the supporting
information is
general.
●Supporting details
and information are
elevant, 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
elevant, 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
elievable character
that seems almost
like a real person
and relies on some
textual evidence.
The writer has
created a character
that is not very
elievable, but is
consistent
throughout the piece
and is not really like
a real person and
arely 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 e
or-
free.
E
ors present, but
do not interfere with
meaning.
E
ors are careless
or distracting.
E
ors block
meaning.
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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
ut the supporting
information is
general.
●Supporting details
and information are
elevant, 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
elevant, 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
elievable character
that seems almost
like a real person
and relies on some
textual evidence.
The writer has
created a character
that is not very
elievable, but is
consistent
throughout the piece
and is not really like
a real person and
arely 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 e
or-
free.
E
ors present, but
do not interfere with
meaning.
E
ors are careless
or distracting.
E
ors block
meaning.