Book Club 4th-5th grade: Treasure Island

Coordinator:  Sylvia Baker

Grades: 4th-5th grade

Book: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

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Book Description:

The story of an impulsive and adventurous young boy named Jim Hawkins who comes across a treasure map. He goes on a journey to try and recover the treasure, which once belonged to the famous Captain Flint. On his journey, he meets Long John Silver, a one-legged cook who ends up leading a pirate mutiny.

Disclaimers about book’s content:  The story includes fighting among the pirates, with many deaths and injuries by sword, knife, and gun.

Discussion Topics: Life’s moral ambiguity, search for a father figure and role models, dreams vs. reality

Questions for students:

1. What do you think of when you hear the word “treasure”?
2. Have you ever gone exploring? If so, did you find what you were looking for or something even better?
3. Is treasure always “things” or can people in your own life be a “treasure”?

Materials students need to bring:  none

Activity, craft, or game: Make a map to a treasure located in the room