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Lord of the Flies
by William GoldingSurvival Manual Assignment
 The first main problem the boys have in the novel
Lord of the Flies
isthat they are unprepared for survival on an uninhabited tropical island. They make many mistakes before they learn the best way to do things(like building a fire, etc...). Therefore, the more prepared people are,the better off they'll be when having to survive in a hostileenvironment. Most experts suggest bringing a few things along to helpwhen things get tough, but the main idea is to know and understandwhat to do (and when to do it) when you have to survive on your own. This activity will ask you to find information on the World Wide Weband develop a survival manual that displays the results of yourresearch for the rest of the class.
Imagine you are one of the boysin the novel and are faced with a similar survival problem,which is that you are stranded on a deserted tropical islandwith limited resources
. What equipment should you have? Whatsteps should you take? What should you avoid? Use the links providedon the Web to gather the information, then use your creativity andstyle to produce the project. You will be graded on both accuracy of thefacts and the visual presentation.
The Task 
 The objective of this activity is to develop a survival manual. Themanual should satisfy the evaluation criteria, include answer to theabove questions, show effect use of the internet resources, include allrequired components, and be visually appealing
The Process: Exploring the Web, Creating a Product
 The Survival Manual describes essentials of survival in a foreign andhostile environment similar to the uninhabited island the boys in thenovel are faced with. Identify options for materials and strategies usinginformation found on the Web. Create a step-by-step survival manualwith the following:
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A creative cover with clear titles, eye-catching picture (ordrawing) and author's names. (Hint: Look at a book cover forlayout ideas).
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 Table of contents listing all main concepts and topics.
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Illustrations of necessary items with description of uses.
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Clear, brief paragraphs about each element of survival.
 
 
Step #1:
Use the Web sites listed below to gather information aboutthe elements of survival:
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List supplies recommended to have with you.
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Describe the steps you should take, in order of importance.
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Provide a list of things to avoid (dangers).Record the information on paper. Make sure you can read your notes!Go to these sites to begin your search:
http://www.equipped .comhttp://www.survival-center.com/home1.htmhttp://www.survival-center.com/guide/firstade.htmhttp://www.safetystore.com/survival.html
* You may use other websites to gather research information, however,please be aware of their credibility or the use of false information
Step #2:
Use the notes that you have gathered to make a survivalmanual of your own. The key will be to find three to five main ideas foryour manual (don't try to do too much or it will be hard to read). Abasic manual would have the following chapters:
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supplies
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steps
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things to avoid
Step #3:
Get the materials needed and begin laying out your manual.Be sure to organize the information in the order you will use it in reality.(For example: "find some smaller twigs to light before you put the largerbranches on the fire"). You may create your manual by hand or by using acomputer program. Ensure you have covered set aside space in yourbrochure to satisfy all the required components
Evaluation:
Knowledge/Logic: / 10Detailed and Accurate: /10 Provided Examples: /5Creative/Attractive Presentation: /5
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