Activity 1: Recite the Book Information
- Recite the name of the author, the title of the book, and the title of the chapter.
Activity 2: Narrate the Story
- Narrate the events aloud in your own words.
Activity 3: Study the Story Picture(s)
- Study the story picture(s) and verbally describe the relation to the story.
Activity 4: Study Ship Terminology
- Pirate Ship
- Figurehead - carved figure on the front of the ship
- Stern or Aft - the back part of the ship
- Bow or Fore - the front of the ship
- Deck - the floor-like covering of a ship's compartments.
- Cabin - a private room on a ship (picture of a modern cabin)
- Hold - space for carrying cargo (including passengers who couldn't afford a cabin)
- Galley - cooking area or kitchen on a ship
Activity 5: Act Out a Passage
Practice acting out the following passage, with drama and feeling.
- So ho, mates! What's this? (Long John Silver)
- We're a-changing of the powder, Jack. (Crew Member)
- Why, by the powers! If we do, we'll miss the morning tide! (Long John Silver)
Activity 6: Complete Written Narration
- Click the crayon above, and complete page 28 of 'Fourth Grade Prose: Written Narration, Dictation, and Review Questions.'
Activity 7: Complete Copywork and Dictation
- Click the crayon above, and complete pages 28-29 of 'Fourth Grade Prose: Written Narration, Dictation, and Review Questions.'
Activity 8: Color the Image
- Click the crayon above, and complete page 29 of 'Fourth Grade Prose: Written Narration, Dictation, and Review Questions.'
Activity 9: Answer Written Review Questions
- Click the crayon above, and complete page 30 of 'Fourth Grade Prose: Written Narration, Dictation, and Review Questions.'