Lord of the Flies Webquest

Life Imitates Art
A Webquest About William Golding's Lord of the Flies

Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Cartographer's Assignment

So, you've decided to be the cartographer. Follow the directions below to complete your assignment.

Step One: Fill out the worksheet while you research the history of cartography and the different parts of a map using the following links:

Wikipedia: Cartography: Learn about the history of map making.

About: Geography: Learn about the parts of a map.

Step Two: Once you have completed your worksheet and learned about cartography, draw a map of the island in the Lord of the Flies. The following pages from the book will help you on your assignment: 7, 10, 12, 26, 29, 56, 61, 104, 105, 110, 116, 117, 148. Your map must include the following locations:

mountain

bathing pool

tidal stream

signal fire

ocean

Table Rock

scar from crashed plane

Castle Rock

reef

lagoon

huts/shelters

dead aviator

platform for assemblies

palm terrace

Simon's bower/chapel

creepers

pink granite blocks

Lord of the Flies (pig's head)

Make sure to draw your map on graph paper so you can use a scale. Draw it first in pencil, to ensure you can erase any mistakes, and then you can go over it in pen. Remember to include all the parts you learned about in your research. Check out your rubric to know how you will be graded.

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