Shipwrecked! - Actors Theatre of Louisville
Shipwrecked! - Actors Theatre of Louisville
Shipwrecked! - Actors Theatre of Louisville
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Bridgework<br />
Building Connections Between Stage and Classroom<br />
Cross Connections<br />
Abacus<br />
Robinson Crusoe<br />
Language Arts/Literature<br />
The plot <strong>of</strong> a play is the series <strong>of</strong><br />
incidents, or the order <strong>of</strong> events that<br />
occur. A plot starts with exposition<br />
(background information), then<br />
continues with rising action<br />
(excitement and tension) leading<br />
up to the climax (turning point),<br />
and finishes with the falling action<br />
(resolution <strong>of</strong> the problem). Explore<br />
different plots by writing stories<br />
using the guide below, filling in<br />
each <strong>of</strong> the seven lines. Include<br />
a setting and characters in every<br />
story.<br />
1) Once upon a time…<br />
2) And every day…<br />
3) Until one day…<br />
4) Because <strong>of</strong> that…<br />
5) Because <strong>of</strong> that…<br />
6) Until finally…<br />
7) And ever since then…<br />
Fraiser Island Shipwreck <strong>of</strong>f the coast <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
10<br />
Compass with globe<br />
Geography<br />
Using a world map, brainstorm other<br />
possible routes Louis could have<br />
traveled from Britain to Australia.<br />
Try researching canals or passages<br />
have changed from 1869 to 2009,<br />
or technology that would have made<br />
the journey easier or more difficult<br />
for him. What are some other ways<br />
to travel long distances?<br />
Tools for Navigation<br />
Science<br />
Louis was shipwrecked because<br />
large waves tossed his boat<br />
back and forth while he was at<br />
sea. What kind <strong>of</strong> weather event<br />
could have caused this? Research<br />
different kinds <strong>of</strong> weather disasters,<br />
especially around Australia and<br />
choose one that could have affected<br />
Louis’ journey. How is it created?<br />
Where does it usually occur? What<br />
are some famous disasters <strong>of</strong> this<br />
kind?<br />
Math<br />
If Louis were to travel to Australia<br />
today, how long would it take?<br />
Research the distance <strong>of</strong> several<br />
routes and the speed <strong>of</strong> different<br />
modes <strong>of</strong> transportation (car, cruise<br />
ship, airplane, etc.) to use in your<br />
equation.<br />
(Hint: speed = distance/time)<br />
Stones with engravings in foriegn language<br />
Foreign Languages<br />
When Louis first meets Yamba<br />
and her family, they have trouble<br />
communicating because they speak<br />
different languages. Explore the<br />
many languages <strong>of</strong> Australia. How<br />
many different dialects or variations<br />
can you find? What are some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
differences and similarities between<br />
them? Were there as many in 1890<br />
as there are today?
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