Book Of The Week: How I Became A Pirate

Summary: 

Jeremy Jacob is spending his day building a sand castle. He is so good at digging that Braid Beard and his crew decide to invite him along for a pirate adventure. Soon Jeremy has learning how to talk like pirate, how to eat like a pirate and why pirates all have green teeth. Fun and heart warming, this book is sure to please your clients or students age targets for 6-8 year olds but can be adapted for older students with vocabulary and question tasks.


Vocabulary:

Ahoy- a way of saying hello.
Slather- to rub a thick portion on.
Landlubber- A name to call people who are not pirates.
Hammock- a bed made of rope and hung up from a tree or on a ship
Swab- to wipe off
Treasure- term for something very valuable

Questions: 

How does the boy tell they are pirates? 

Who does he try to tell? Why don't they listen?  Who climbs out of the boat first?  Do you think Bora Bora is a real place? Why or Why no?  What do the pirates think of his sand castle? How do you know?  Why do they need Jeremy's help?  What do Jeremy and the pirates do on board the ship?  How are pirate manners different at your house?  After dinner what game does Jeremy teach the pirates to play?  Why does the ball go overboard?  Do you think someone should have rescued the ball? Why or why not?  Pirates don't change into pajamas is that a good plan? Why or why not?  Why do you think the pirates have green teeth?  Why does Jeremy change his mind about being a pirate?  What happens to the Mast? Why is it hard to fix?  Where did they bury the treasure?  How will Jeremy remember where it is buried?  What do the pirates do after they busy the treasure?  How will Jeremy call the pirates again, if he needs help?  Extension Activities: 
Comparing/Contrasting Writing Activity Cause/Effect Pirate Extra Activities