Focusing on chapters 11 and 12, students analyze plot elements and infer the hidden risks of the escape to the boat, synthesizing information to summarize the plan's complexity (TEKS 5.8C, 5.6F).
Students explore the final chapter and afterword, synthesizing the novel's resolution with historical facts to infer the author's legacy and final purpose (TEKS 5.10A, 5.6F).
Covering Chapters 15-16, students evaluate the resolution of the escape and the true power of the 'handkerchief,' making inferences about the theme of bravery (TEKS 5.9A, 5.6F).