Design a Memorial for the Titanic Survivors
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Design a Memorial for the Titanic Survivors" is written for 8th Grade (Ages 13-14), and it covers Common Core W.8.4. A 7th grader who is already steady on novel studies can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
3 pages in this set
8th grade reading worksheet: design a memorial to the Titanic survivors from Beesley's Carpathia passage, with a 30 word inscription. Answer key included. Part of our Loss of the SS Titanic novel studies collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
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.
What students will practice
- Students will read Beesley's passage about the Carpathia carrying survivors to New York.
- Students will choose materials and a site and explain each with evidence from the passage.
- Students will write an inscription of about 30 words for the memorial.
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Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 8th Grade
Standard: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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FAQ
How do I use this Loss of the SS Titanic worksheet?
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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.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Design a memorial to the Titanic survivors from Beesley's Carpathia passage, with a 30 word inscription. The directions on the page read: Read the passage closely. It continues on page 2. Then you will design a memorial to the Titanic survivors. An answer key is included.
Can I use this Loss of the SS Titanic worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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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.
Who was Lawrence Beesley?
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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.
What lessons did Beesley draw from the Titanic disaster?
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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.
What writing tasks go with the Titanic account?
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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.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 8th Grade |
| Subject | Reading |
| Topic | Novel Studies |
| Standard | W.8.4 |
| Pages | 3 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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