Mr. C's Treasure

Why did Mr. C bury the twenty million dollars in cash and gold?

• To keep it safe from greedy people

• To hide it from the government

• To make it difficult for anyone to find

• To protect it from being used for evil purposes

What do some people believe about Mr. C's treasure?

• It is actually just rainbow sprinkles.

• It is actually an old pirate treasure.

• It can only be found by those with a gentle heart

• Evil people cannot open it.

How do people search for Mr. C's treasure?

• Asking Mr. C's relatives

• Digging in different places on Staten Island

• Using the internet

• Following riddles

What happened when several people dug holes on the mayor's front lawn?

• They found Mr. C's treasure

• They got arrested

• They were rewarded with money

• They were praised by the mayor

How does the story show there have been negative consequences to the Legend of Mr. C?

Hints:

-People have been digging in random places on Staten Island that don't always belong to them.

-The mayor found many people destroying his front lawn.

How has the legend of Mr. C's treasure impacted the culture and traditions of Staten Island?

• The legend has made many people feel unlucky.

• The legend has made people want to be greedy.

• The legend has made people name their children after Mr. C.

• The legend has made people feel it is good luck to lose something.

If you were a parent, and wanted your children to behave, how could you UTILIZE this story to make your children behave nicely/politely to others?

What does the legend of Mr. C's treasure say about the importance of generosity and kindness?

How does this story connect to our essential question:

How do heroes and legends shape our perspectives

What can we infer from this story about how a legend can shape the opinions and behaviors of people?