Introduction

Task

Process

Resources

Evaluation

Conclusion

Introduction 

Buck, the main character in Jack London's The Call of the Wild, travels from the Santa Clara Valley of California to the Yukon Territory.  Jack London mentions specific places in Buck's transformation from being a domesticated pet to answering the call of his ancestors--a wild primordial beast.  You will be introduced to Buck's world and experience the terrain covered as you map Buck's journey.

Task

While reading The Call of the Wild chapters 1 through 4 (stopping at Skagway), chart Buck's travels.  You will be looking for proper nouns to identify specific places--cities, lakes, mountains, etc.  Locate these places on a map and chart Buck's journey.

Process

	Read Chapters 1-4 of The Call of the Wild by Jack London
	Complete Buck's Journey handout provided by teacher
	Chart Buck's Journey on the maps provided
	In groups, create a PowerPoint Presentation on Buck's Journey

Resources

	The Call of the Wild by Jack London
	Maps of California, Washington, Yukon Territory Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia 2001. © 1993-2000 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Evaluation

A rubric will be used to grade the map activity.

Conclusion

Through reading Jack London's The Call of the Wild, you will become familiar with the region that Jack London himself traveled and actually wrote about in his stories.  Books can take you places!  Travel the Yukon Territory and learn to appreciate Buck's new world.