Into the Lifeboat

express her opinion about a time in history

explain exactly why the Titanic sank

inform readers about how she survived the Titanic

describe what daily life was like for her on the Titanic

describe how everyone was worried about their clothes

show how many didn’t realize the ship would sink

give a specific example of how to get on a lifeboat

entertain readers with interesting facts

To show how she realized that the ship was truly sinking

To prove that she was right in a conversation with another passenger

To show that she wanted to soothe the baby she was holding

To explain that the deck lights were on as a signal for help

unwilling

excited

unsure

confident

hide

brighten

interest

bore

without control

with interest

really confident

extremely worried

To describe her personal feelings about the events happening

To demonstrate how best to respond to such a situation

To show how passengers and crew first reacted when the ship began to sink

To introduce characters who would be important later in the selection.