Prior to reading chapter 15 of the book, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi, examine the painting, Shipwrecked by Edward Moran, and respond to the feelings that arise within and how it relates to the characters of the novel. 

Concepts

novels, studying literature, artwork, art appreciation, empathy, freewriting, the true confessions of charlotte doyle

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Search images to find the painting, Shipwrecked by Edward Moran 
• Have learners recreate the painting in their preferred medium

Classroom Considerations

• The activity was created by a student teacher as part of a novel study of the book, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi

Pros

• Creativity is encouraged by giving learners the choice in how to respond to the paining 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.3.3 RL.3.10 RL.4.10 RL.5.2 RL.5.10 W.3.4 W.4.4 W.5.4 RL.6.3 RL.6.10 RL.7.10 W.6.4 W.7.4