Day 5

Treasure Island Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    Why does Jim Hawkins find himself feeling sympathy for Long John Silver? Do you think you would feel the same if you were in his position?

    Despite all that he did wrong, Silver was kind enough to Hawkins, and at times even acted like a mentor figure with him. But although students may find Hawkins's attitude here understandable, they may nevertheless disagree that they would feel the same way. Do students take the morals of someone they like into account? Why or why not?

  2. 2

    The pirates demonstrate a great deal of superstitiousness during their quest for the treasure. Why do you think pirates are so superstitious?

    Immediately, some students will likely point...

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