The Maze Runner Lesson Plan

Mapping the Setting

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Create a digital map of the setting of the book.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.1

Structure:

Have students choose a partner to work with during the activity. Tell them that they will be using images sourced from the internet and Photoshop, or another photo editing program, to create a map of the Glade and the Maze as described in the book so far. The students should make sure to include salient descriptive details from the book to help them. For instance, the placement of the various parts of the Glade should agree with Alby's description during the Tour. Students can submit their maps for you...