Beesley's Titanic Discussion, Seen From a Lifeboat

Use The Last Stop before reading and the discussion sheets in order. Pair the safety article with the lifeboat argument, then end with the news report or memorial.

Find the images that make the sinking Titanic seem alive as Beesley watches from lifeboat 13. The directions on the page read: Read the passage closely. You will answer questions about it on the next page. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade novel studies, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

Lawrence Beesley was a science teacher traveling on the Titanic who survived in lifeboat 13 and published The Loss of the S. S. Titanic in 1912. His calm, careful account is the text for all 8 sheets here.

In Chapter VIII Beesley argues about lifeboats and safety at sea. Beesley's Titanic Response, Lessons Learned asks students to name his evidence, judge whether his reasoning is sound and decide which lesson matters most today.

Write a True Newspaper Report on the Titanic Rescue has students copy two quotes and write a headline and a report of about 90 words. Design a Memorial for the Titanic Survivors asks for materials, a site and an inscription of about 30 words, each backed by the passage.