Introduction

The story, The Pigman , takes place in New York City. Home of Broadway , the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. You will have an opportunity to get acquainted with this famous city. 

Please understand your school's acceptable use policy for work on the Internet. Also, links to the web often change. Tell your teacher when you find a poor link in this activity.

The Quest

On the maps of New York City, locate the boroughs of New York, include Staten Island and Manhattan.  You will trace the adventures of John, Lorraine, and The Pigman as they travel through the story. Visit the maps of New York and familiarize yourself with the city .

The Process: Exploring the Web, Creating a Product

With a partner, you will create a map of New York City, include the boroughs of Staten Island and Manhattan.  Put X's to mark any of the famous or major places the characters visit and the places they visit in and around New York City. You should be able to trace the characters steps as they travel through New York.

1. You will need a large piece of white paper, a ruler, and some marking pens or crayons.
2. Draw an outline of the New York boroughs
3. As you read the story, put an X on the places the characters visit. 
4. Make sure to include the Guggenheim Museum the Staten Island Ferry all relevant places the characters go.
5. Decide where each of the characters might live and put an X on each of their homes, too. 
6. Label all the X's  (They do not need to be X's if you and your partner are more creative)

How You Will Be Graded

Map is Due Monday 9/19/08