Divergent: Faction Project
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.In what ways can we analyze Tris's choices and the faction system in Divergent to understand how identity, conformity, and rebellion are explored through literary devices, reflecting real-world social structures and impacting personal growth and plot?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- How does the author use literary devices to develop the characters and themes in the novel?
- In what ways does the faction system in the novel reflect or critique real-world social structures?
- How do the choices of the main character, Tris, impact the plot and her personal growth?
- What is the significance of the conflict between the different factions in the novel?
- How does the novel explore the themes of identity, conformity, and rebellion?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Students will analyze the literary devices used in Divergent to develop characters and themes.
- Students will evaluate how the faction system in Divergent reflects or critiques real-world social structures.
- Students will examine how Tris's choices impact the plot and her personal growth.
- Students will investigate the significance of the conflict between the different factions in Divergent.
- Students will explore the themes of identity, conformity, and rebellion in Divergent.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsFaction Recruitment Campaign
Challenge students to create a multimedia recruitment campaign for one of Divergent's factions. Students design persuasive posters, videos, and social media content highlighting the faction's ideals and benefits. This requires students to deeply understand faction values and translate them into compelling messaging.Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Faction Values: Real vs. Ideal
Students will analyze the values of a chosen faction (Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Dauntless, Erudite) as presented in the novel, comparing them to real-world social structures. This activity fosters critical thinking about how societies idealize certain values and the potential disparities between ideals and reality.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comparative analysis of faction values and real-world social structures, including a reflection on the realism of the faction's ideals.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Students will evaluate how the faction system in Divergent reflects or critiques real-world social structures.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioFaction Values Analysis Rubric
Understanding of Faction Values
Demonstrates comprehension of the chosen faction's core values as presented in Divergent.Accuracy of Value Identification
Identifies and accurately describes the core values of the selected faction based on textual evidence from the novel.
Exemplary
4 PointsAccurately and comprehensively identifies all core values of the faction, providing strong textual evidence and demonstrating a deep understanding of their nuances.
Proficient
3 PointsAccurately identifies most core values of the faction, providing relevant textual evidence and demonstrating a good understanding of their meaning.
Developing
2 PointsIdentifies some core values of the faction but may include inaccuracies or miss key values. Provides limited textual evidence.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to identify the core values of the faction, providing inaccurate or irrelevant information. Lacks textual evidence.
Comparison to Real-World Social Structures
Effectively compares and contrasts faction values with those of real-world social structures, identifying meaningful similarities and differences.Quality of Comparative Analysis
Compares the chosen faction's values with the values of a real-world social structure, clearly identifying similarities and differences with insightful analysis.
Exemplary
4 PointsProvides a thorough and insightful comparison, identifying subtle nuances and complex relationships between faction values and the real-world social structure. Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills.
Proficient
3 PointsProvides a clear and well-supported comparison, identifying significant similarities and differences between faction values and the real-world social structure. Demonstrates effective analytical skills.
Developing
2 PointsProvides a basic comparison, identifying some similarities and differences but lacking depth or insightful analysis. Demonstrates developing analytical skills.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to make meaningful comparisons, providing superficial or inaccurate analysis. Demonstrates minimal analytical skills.
Reflection on Realism of Faction Values
Critically reflects on whether the faction's values are realistically achievable or more idealistic, supporting the answer with evidence from both the novel and research.Depth of Reflection
Reflects on the realism of the faction's values, supporting the argument with relevant examples from both Divergent and the researched real-world social structure.
Exemplary
4 PointsOffers a nuanced and insightful reflection on the realism of the faction's values, providing compelling evidence from both the novel and the researched social structure. Demonstrates sophisticated critical thinking.
Proficient
3 PointsOffers a clear and well-reasoned reflection on the realism of the faction's values, providing relevant evidence from both the novel and the researched social structure. Demonstrates effective critical thinking.
Developing
2 PointsOffers a basic reflection on the realism of the faction's values, but the argument may be simplistic or lack sufficient evidence from the novel or researched social structure. Demonstrates developing critical thinking.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to reflect on the realism of the faction's values, providing little or no evidence from the novel or researched social structure. Demonstrates minimal critical thinking.
Quality of Writing and Presentation
Presents the analysis in a clear, organized, and coherent manner with proper grammar, spelling, and citation of sources.Clarity and Organization
Presents the analysis in a clear, organized, and coherent manner with proper grammar, spelling, and citation of sources, enhancing the overall understanding and impact of the work.
Exemplary
4 PointsPresents the analysis with exceptional clarity, organization, and coherence. Writing is polished and error-free, with proper citation of sources. Enhances the overall impact of the work.
Proficient
3 PointsPresents the analysis with clarity, organization, and coherence. Writing contains few errors, and sources are properly cited.
Developing
2 PointsPresents the analysis with some clarity and organization, but there may be instances of confusion or disorganization. Writing contains some errors, and source citation may be inconsistent.
Beginning
1 PointsPresents the analysis with a lack of clarity, organization, and coherence. Writing contains numerous errors, and source citation is missing or incorrect.