Chuuk lagoon also previously known as truk lagoon is a sheltered body of water in the central pacific. Another is the fact that the story takes place on an island forcing the people to use the space as tupa the lagoon. One night, makos grandfather tells him of a creature that inhabits the lagoon near. Ghost story does not attempt to emulate the complexity of straubs epic tale. This lesson pairs with the short story ghost of the lagoon by armstrong sperry. The protagonist is a young boy named mako whose grandfather tells him the story of the ghost of the lagoon, a terrifying and hungry mythological beast called tupa that.
Ghost of the lagoon 5 stages of plot falling action. Although unknown to many people today, for a few days in 1944, the lagoon was the sight of one of the most intense and destructive battles in history. What is the central problem or conflict in the story the. Lincoln crouched low to the ground and shook his head. The malay only grunted, and went on looking fixedly at the river. This activity was developed to help students work collaboratively to discuss the story in greater depth. The definition of theme is the main purpose in the story. Tupa has killed fishermen and he steals fish at night. Third person pov, which tells the reader who the characters are by describing them. The white man, leaning with both arms over the roof of the little house in the stern of the boat, said to the steersmanwe will pass the night in arsats clearing. Ghost of the lagoon short story by armstrong sperry many different people can be considered heroes. Use the setting to guide what happens to the character. One was a brochure about the island of bora bora and the other was an article titled under attack. Shows how the character starts to resolve the problem tupa plays dead, but then slowly moves his tail so mako does a quick prayer to the shark gods and kills him climax.
Mako was so overjoyed that had killed the ghost, tupa, that took his fathers life years before. Describe an example how mako faces a challenge with nature in the story person vs. We read the short story ghost of the lagoon in my classroom and the two related informational texts. Ghost of the lagoon 5 stages of plot by ashley ramirez on. The ghost of the lagoon 5 mist, glide past about 30 feet away. Looking at the list of hero attributes the class made before reading the story, how is mako a hero.
Our online ghost of the lagoon trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top ghost of the lagoon quizzes. Destination truth an american television show did an underwater ghosthunt at truk lagoon based on many of these reports. Ghost of the lagoon the story begins by introducing the protagonist, or main character, mako. Many of these divers believe that the lagoon is haunted. Ghost of the lagoon by armstrong sperry lesson plans. Why is mako so determined to kill the ghost of the lagoon. Describe how a particular storys or dramas plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. Turning point of the story mako is on his way back home. Ghost of the lagoon provides students a chance to understand bravery, revenge, and success. Click here for the link to the vocabulary practice site. There is a sail on his back, not large but terrible to see, for it burns with a white fire. Ghost of the lagoon by armstrong sperry summary full. Despite the risks involved, divers from around the world consider truk lagoon a mustdo. Summarize ghost of the lagoon in a sixpanel plot diagram.
Be afraid, be very afraid as you enter lynton v harris scream park, where great evil resides. About 1,800 kilometres 1,100 miles northeast of new guinea, it is located midocean at 7 degrees north latitude, and is part of chuuk state within the federated states of micronesia. A ten year old boy wanted to kill the ghost of the lagoon, tupo, because the monster killed the boys father. A persons heroes might include wellknown sports figures, firefighters, survivors of disaster, teachers, or respected friends and relatives. Tupa is about to attack afa the dog and mako must kill tupa to save his dog. For this, the second installment of our series whats the story with that place see the first one here, well have to start by addressing an. Youll be in for a spinechilling and hairraising experience at our live action scare extravaganza where fear is the name of. The short story is titled ghost of the lagoon, and it takes place in french polynesia.
In this lesson, you will learn about an interesting short story by armstrong sperry. Check out the music from bora bora on the right side bar. The ghost fleet of chuuk lagoon the photographer and filmmaker recently returned to one of the most storied locations for wreck divers, chuuk lagoon in micronesia. South pacific island in bora bora not large cliffs wild goats jumping 2 arms of the island enclose a lagoon. But it does distil the essence of that story four ageing men haunted by a terrible tragedy from their youth and puts it on screen with chilly precision. Return to the ghost fleet of chuuk lagoon sony alpha. What is the ghost of the lagoon story theme answers. This activity was created by a quia web subscriber. Ghost of the lagoon plot diagram exposition conflict rising action. Upon arriving, he finds arsat distraught, for his lover is dying. Timmy finds a way to outwit the pirates ghost that stands g.
A lagoon is an area of water surrounded partly by land and separated from the ocean by a reef. An unforgettable meditation on love and grief, a ghost story emerges ecstatic and surreala whollyunique experience that lingers long after the credits roll. Increasingly unmoored, the ghost embarks on a cosmic journey through memory and history, confronting lifes ineffable questions and the enormity of existence. He couldnt see the figure anymore and he didnt want to leave himself open to an unknown. Ghost of the lagoon plot diagram storyboard by annawarfield.
It stars casey affleck, rooney mara, will oldham, sonia acevedo, rob zabrecky, liz franke and kesha. My students love reading the story ghost of the lagoon by armstrong sperry. Use the activities in this lesson to help students relate to the characters and plot of the story. Hello the end theme the theme of the story is practice makes perfect because he was practicing the coral and when tupa came he had enough practice to kill tupa. The ghost of the lagoon is a childrens short story by armstrong sperry that takes place in the south pacific on the volcanic island of bora bora. The spirit of the ghost of the lagoon when mako wakes up the next morning he feels as he had been sleeping for 10 years. Affleck plays a man who becomes a ghost and remains in. Students will rotate around to 5 chat stations at the conclusion of the. For the week beginning on november 1, we will be working with the story, ghost of the lagoon.
Mako is fairly young, though his exact age is never given. The story ghost of the lagoon by armstrong sperry takes place on the island bora bora in french polynesia in the southern pacific ocean. Mako must master his fear and push himself to the limits if he is to survive. It discussed the facts that humans are actually attacking sharks.
Once, when i was fishing beyond the reef at night, i saw him come up right under another canoe. What is the central problem or conflict in the story the ghost of the. Sperrys story takes place on and around bora bora, an island in french polynesia in the south pacific. A low, moaning wail filled the air around lincolns head. Ghost of the lagoon short story mini unit by ca creations. The boy went to the deep past of the lagoon one night to kill the monster, and he.
A comprehensive database of ghost of the lagoon quizzes online, test your knowledge with ghost of the lagoon quiz questions. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. He spends most of his time in the lagoon on bora bora. Bora bora in literature ghost of the lagoon by armstrong.
This place is well known for its crystal clear water, beautiful coral reefs, and lush tropical vegetation. A ghost story is a 2017 american supernatural drama film written and directed by david lowery. Tupa is known as the ghost of the lagoon, because he is rarely seen but the islanders fear the great white shark. I created a quiz to assess my students knowledge of the short story titled, ghost of the lagoon. It is not a large islandyou can paddle around it in a single daybut the main body of it rises straight out of. The lagoon is a short story by joseph conrad composed in 1896 and first published in cornhill magazine in 1897. Ghost of the lagoon flashcards, games, and questions ghost of the lagoon discussion questions. The story is about a white man, referred to as tuan the equivalent of lord or sir, who is travelling through an indonesian rainforest and is forced to stop for the night with a distant malay friend named arsat. The quiz will test the students reading comprehension. Ghost of the lagoon is a short story about a boy and a monster in bora bora. This tale is filled with vivid imagery and rich language that you and your students are sure to love. Ghost of the lagoon armstrong sperry by armstrong sperry.