Chapter 17

Vocabulary to preview - perish, conspiracy, afoul, descend

Predictions and SOS

Follow-up Discussion Question:
1. Who do you think murdered Mr. Hollybrass?
2. Define the word "prisoner." What is the opposite of this? Does this involve an important dynamic in the book? Does this word also suggest solitary? Why are these ideas important?
3. Why do you empathize with Charlotte and Zachariah?  Why does the author want to bring out these feelings in you, the reader?

Print out and share the following guided imagery lesson. Students may write in their journals or on a separate piece of paper.