Chapter 5

Vocabulary to preview - impertinence, slander, commerce, presumptuous, punctilious, complicity

Predictions and SOS

Follow-up Discussion Questions:
1. Why did the captain invite Charlotte to his cabin?
2. Do you think the captain is telling the truth?
3. There are many allusions to stories in the Bible. Why are these important? Which specific stories are they? See page 56 for example.
4. Use five adjectives to describe Captain Jaggery.  What leadership qualities does he have?  Would you trust him?  Why or why not?

Check vocabulary and comprehension after reviewing the underlined passages whole-group. This page has questions on chapters 3 through 5.

If you would like to delve into character analysis, this site has a graphic organizer to get you started.