The second two chapters of Treasure Island were really good. We read aloud in class chapter 2 and 3 today.

Black Dog showed up at the Admiral Benbow looking for his ol mate, Bill. The captain wasn’t very happy to see him and they ended up in a fight. Black Dog’s left shoulder was cut and a chunk of wood from the Admiral Benbow sign was knocked out from the captain’s swinging saber. Black Dog’s visit and the excitement of the fight caused captain to have a stroke. The doctor came along to check on Mr. Hawkins and “bleed” the captain to keep him in bed for a while.

Jim’s father dies then a discusting blind begger came and slipped the captain the “black spot.” The blind beggar leaves and Captian Billy Bones explains that the black spot is a summons and that it is his chest that the men are after. You see Billy Bones was once the first mate of Captain Flint and Flint told him where he burried his treasure before he died. Unfortunately, Billy Bones falls dead just after explaining that to Jim.

Although it was fun doing the “jump in reading” we were not able to finish reading chapter 4 today in class. Everyone was reminded that they had to read chapter 4 as homework and have their study guides updated before class tomorrow. It was also clearly explained that if we do not have school tomorrow (because of the lovely snow and wind) Friday’s scheduled reading of chapters 5, 6 and 7 also need to be read before class on Monday. There will be a homework check for points on Monday and all study guides must be completed through chapter 7 for full points.

Our root word for today was Pre, which means prior, in front of or before.