Prompt

Literature Circle The Lord of the Flies Writing Prompt

In this assignment you will be addressing the following question: Which character from Lord of the Flies has the most potential to be a great leader? Use at least 3 famous leaders to identify characteristics of a great leader. Your job is to explain both the characteristics your chosen character already has, and those that he would need in order to succeed as a leader. To do this you will compare his characteristics to those of the famous leaders you have researched.
 * Question:**


 * Requirements**
 * Generate a list of specific characteristics that you feel embodies an ideal leader and begin formulating ideas of significant world leaders (past or present) that you feel represent those characteristics
 * Using Google, Wikipedia, the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, or other sources, investigate your chosen leader
 * From your investigation, you will write a paper (4-6 pages) in which you compare and contrast the qualities of one of Golding's characters to the leader you have chosen.
 * Submit a complete work cited page of all articles, books, websites, or other related sources with your final paper


 * Research/ Resources**
 * **Teacher will help generate the list of leaders for students to research**
 * Students will be required to conduct researches on 5 different leaders
 * Take notes on each leader
 * Evaluate which leader is the most effective & successful leader
 * Finally, student may chose one leader to compare and contrast with their chosen character in __Lord of the Flies__
 * SEARCH ENGINES you may use: **youtube, google scholar, jstor, wikipedia, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, and books**

Your grade for this assignment will be based on the quality of engagement you create throughout your writing as well as the following specifications:
 * Grading/Stipulations**
 * Clear, defined thesis
 * At least 4-6 pages in length (meeting the page requirement does not necessarily warrant you an A; it's about quality!)
 * Must use quotes, and textual evidence to support your opinions of both Golding's character & the real life leader


 * Goals**
 * To compare and analyze character in the novel to real-life characters.
 * Be able to make good judgments on appropriate and credible sources.
 * Exercise good note taking and research strategies.
 * Exercise organization and preparation.
 * Increase familiarity with characterization and character analysis.