Active Reading/Short Story Unit
English 9A/Mrs. Delmage
20 points
Name __________________________
Date ____________________
Period ______
Ship-Trap Map
Inspired by Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game"
Your Task:
Your task is to create a map of Ship-Trap Island and to plot Rainsford’s trail. Using information from the text,
create a map (complete with a legend) that shows the main events of Rainsford’s adventure as they pertain to
the plot. You will identify important landmarks/locations and explain your reasoning with written information.
You must be loyal to the text; you are being graded on how well you support the text by using accurate,
relevant, and insightful details, examples, quotations, and/or visual imagery. Neatness counts!
Requirements:
_____ You must have at least eight locations on your map.
_____ You must have a legend on your map.
_____ Each location must pertain to the plot of the story.
_____ Each location should be clearly labeled.
_____ You must justify the placement of each location.*
_____ Neatness, spelling, and accuracy count.
*You must include a sheet that explains the placement of locations on your map. You can do this by giving a
quote from the story or by giving a logical line of reasoning based on other evidence from the story. A sample
chart is included in this packet for your convenience; feel free to use this or hand-write/type your explanations
in paragraph form.
(Taking thoughtful three-column notes during and/or after your reading will prepare you well for this task!!)
Due Date:
The map and explanatory sheet are due Wednesday, October 12, 2011.
Note: You may earn one bonus point for turning in your completed assignment on Tuesday, October 11, 2011.
Notes/Ideas:
Ship-Trap Map Grading Rubric
Requirements
(4)
_________
(4)
_________
Full credit for map/explanatory sheet that address the task completely
Half credit for map/explanatory sheet that cover most aspects of the task
No credit for map/explanatory sheet that do not follow the task
Accuracy
Full credit for map/explanatory sheet with information and examples that are loyal to the text
Half credit for map/explanatory sheet with information and examples that are somewhat accurate but may stray a little from text
No credit for map/explanatory sheet with no information or examples from the text
Creativity
(4)
_________
Full credit for map/explanatory sheet exhibiting thoughtfulness and an approach that is original and innovative
Half credit for map/explanatory sheet demonstrating a good effort
No credit for map/explanatory sheet displaying very minimal effort
Neatness
(4)
_________
(4)
_________
Full credit for map/explanatory sheet that are neatly organized and visually appealing
Half credit for map/explanatory sheet that are somewhat organized
No credit for map/explanatory sheet that are arranged in a manner that distracts from readability
Insight
Full credit for map/explanatory sheet containing detailed examples that showcase a clear understanding of the text
Half credit for map/explanatory sheet giving some examples that illustrate a basic understanding of the text
No credit for map/explanatory sheet demonstrating a very limited understanding of the text
Total: __________ out of 20
Comments:
Explanatory Sheet:
You may use this chart to justify the placement of each location on your map. This page could serve as a
rough draft; you could then neatly rewrite or type your explanations in chart or paragraph form.
Landmark/location
Example:
Caribbean Sea with
yacht sailing away (left
side of map) into the
dark night; Rainsford
swims to the island
(right side of map)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Plot event(s)
Example:
Rainsford falls off
yacht into the sea;
yacht vanishes;
Rainsford swims
ashore.
Quotation(s) from story (include page numbers)
Example:
”blood-warm waters of the Caribbean Sea closed over his
head” (3)
“The lights of the yacht became faint and ever-vanishing
fireflies” (3)
“Rainsford remembered the shots. They had come from
the right, and doggedly he swam in that direction” (3).
Ship-Trap Map:
You may use this page to sketch out a rough draft of your map. Be sure to include at least eight locations and
a legend (which is a table that lists and explains the symbols used on a map).
LEGEND
Symbol:
What each symbol stands for: