Welcome to the Computer Lab. Please read the following rules carefully and be sure to observe them.
- No eating, drinking, candy, gum, etc.
- Put your backpack, books, etc. under the desk. There is no room for anything on the desk except one piece of paper you will use to write your answers on.
- No rolling around on the chairs. Yes, they have wheels. This is not the time for horseplay.
- Do not, under any circumstances, unplug a mouse or keyboard. This will get you sent immediately to the dean.
- Do not restart your computer. If you are having trouble, raise your hand and wait for the teacher to come help you.
- Do not go to any websites other than the ones used on this web quest.
- Before you leave you must: (5th period) return the display to this web page. (6th period) log out and shut down your computer. (Both classes) push in your chair and stand behind it.
- Turn in all of the questions you answered to the teacher on your way out the door after you are dismissed.
- Follow all directions and do not mess around. Use of the computer lab is a privilege; if that privilege is misused, it will be revoked.
Ready? Then...
Let's Begin!
Today you will visit a series of websites in order to gain a better understanding of William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies. For each website that you visit, you will answer a few questions. You may not have enough time to visit all of the websites and answer all of the questions, so start with the website that looks the most interesting to you and visit as many as you can. On your paper, write the title for the website you visited and the answers to the questions for that website. If you have any questions, raise your hand and wait for the teacher to come help you!
Movie Reviews
Read Roger Ebert’s review of the 1990 movie version of Lord of the Flies here:
Roger Ebert Review
Then read Jon Fortgang’s review of the 1963 version here:
Jon Fortgang Review
Title this section of your paper, "Movie Reviews" and then answer the following questions.
Questions:
1) Based on the reviews, which version of the movie (the 1990 version or the original 1963 version) would you rather watch? Why? Be sure to QUOTE from the review in your answer.
2) One of these reviews answers the question that many students wonder about: “Who is the Lord of the Flies?” What is the answer, and which review did you find it in?
Roger Ebert Review
Then read Jon Fortgang’s review of the 1963 version here:
Jon Fortgang Review
Title this section of your paper, "Movie Reviews" and then answer the following questions.
Questions:
1) Based on the reviews, which version of the movie (the 1990 version or the original 1963 version) would you rather watch? Why? Be sure to QUOTE from the review in your answer.
2) One of these reviews answers the question that many students wonder about: “Who is the Lord of the Flies?” What is the answer, and which review did you find it in?
Song
For this assignment, you will find and examine the lyrics to the song "Lord of the Flies" by Iron Maiden.
Go to google:
Google
and type in: Lyrics Iron Maiden Lord of the Flies
Find a site that has the lyrics to the song.
Read the lyrics and answer the following questions. Title your paper "Iron Maiden."
1. Why do you think a heavy metal band like Iron Maiden would record a song about Lord of the Flies?
2. Copy down one stanza from the song (4 or 5 lines). What do you think those lines mean? What (if anything) does it have to do with the book?
Go to google:
and type in: Lyrics Iron Maiden Lord of the Flies
Find a site that has the lyrics to the song.
Read the lyrics and answer the following questions. Title your paper "Iron Maiden."
1. Why do you think a heavy metal band like Iron Maiden would record a song about Lord of the Flies?
2. Copy down one stanza from the song (4 or 5 lines). What do you think those lines mean? What (if anything) does it have to do with the book?
A Different Quest
Visit another LOTF web quest here:
LOTF Web Quest
And complete task number four (and ONLY task number four).
Title this section of your paper "A Different Quest," then answer the following questions.
1. Which two people did you decide to kick out?
2. Why did you pick those two people? Give specific reasons.
LOTF Web Quest
And complete task number four (and ONLY task number four).
Title this section of your paper "A Different Quest," then answer the following questions.
1. Which two people did you decide to kick out?
2. Why did you pick those two people? Give specific reasons.
Author's Biography + Game
Read the biography of author William Golding here:
Bio + Game
Then try out the Lord of the Flies game that can be found on that page. Be sure to mute the volume on your computer!
Title this section of your paper "Bio + Game" and answer the following questions:
1 - 3. Write three facts about William Golding that you learned from reading this biography.
2. In the game, which quote(s) and item(s) belonged to Jack?
Bio + Game
Then try out the Lord of the Flies game that can be found on that page. Be sure to mute the volume on your computer!
Title this section of your paper "Bio + Game" and answer the following questions:
1 - 3. Write three facts about William Golding that you learned from reading this biography.
2. In the game, which quote(s) and item(s) belonged to Jack?
The Play
Lord of the Flies has been made into two films and inspired songs, episodes of TV shows, and other books. In 1991, Nigel Williams wrote a play based on the novel. Go to this site...
LOTF The Play
...to read a story about how William Golding himself reacted to seeing the play.
Title this section of your paper "The Play" and answer the following questions.
1. How does Nigel Williams describe the physical appearance of William Golding? What insight does this give you into his character?
2. What, according to Williams, was one of the challenges in adapting the novel into a play?
LOTF The Play
...to read a story about how William Golding himself reacted to seeing the play.
Title this section of your paper "The Play" and answer the following questions.
1. How does Nigel Williams describe the physical appearance of William Golding? What insight does this give you into his character?
2. What, according to Williams, was one of the challenges in adapting the novel into a play?
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Lord of the Flies is a book full of symbolism and "hidden meaning." Read the sparknotes page on "Themes, Motifs, and Symbols" here:
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Title this part of your paper "Themes, Motifs, and Symbols," then answer the following questions.
1. Choose one theme or motif mentioned on the page. Explain it in your own words.
2. Can you think of a symbol from the book that is not mentioned on this page? What is it, and what does it symbolize?
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Title this part of your paper "Themes, Motifs, and Symbols," then answer the following questions.
1. Choose one theme or motif mentioned on the page. Explain it in your own words.
2. Can you think of a symbol from the book that is not mentioned on this page? What is it, and what does it symbolize?
Quiz
Take the 25 question quiz at Sparknotes here:
Sparknotes Quiz
Title this section of your paper, "Sparknotes Quiz." Then answer the following questions:
1. How many questions (out of 25) did you get correct?
2. Copy down one question that you got wrong. Explain why you picked the answer you did and why it was wrong. Explain what the right answer is and why it is right.
Sparknotes Quiz
Title this section of your paper, "Sparknotes Quiz." Then answer the following questions:
1. How many questions (out of 25) did you get correct?
2. Copy down one question that you got wrong. Explain why you picked the answer you did and why it was wrong. Explain what the right answer is and why it is right.
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