Chapter 16

Journal activity: What words and phrases come to mind when you think of the word independence? When you think of the phrase social customs?
Make two word webs, one with terms related to the word independence and the other with terms related to the phrase social customs.

Setting a Purpose:
Read to find out what life Charlotte finally chooses for herself.

Vocabulary to preview - blithe, apprehensive, tumultuous, fastidious, pang, amiss

Predictions and SOS

Follow-up Discussion Questions:
1. Who does Charlotte see down in the brig? How is this possible?
2. Accused of murder!  Waht evidence makes Charlotte appear guilty?  Innocent?
3. Pretend you are Zachariah.  What will you tell Charlotte?

Quiz Time has questions for chapters 9-12.  Answer Key