2: The Squire and the treasure map
Jim and his mother escape from the pirates, taking the map with them.
They go to the home of Squire Trelawney and he sends the local militia to The Admiral Benbow to deal with the pirates鈥ut the pirates escape.
The group at Squire Trelawney's home, which also includes Dr Livesey, can then examine the map. It appears to be the key to the lost treasure hoard of Captain Flint, an infamous pirate.
Squire Trelawney declares that they will charter a ship to sail to the Caribbean to find the treasure - with Jim going along as cabin boy.
Teacher Notes
This series can be used to increase pupils' familiarity with a broad range of texts and narratives, including myths, legends and traditional stories and to make connections between these and other stories they are familiar with.
It will also support a broad range of writing objectives.
This series is relevant for teaching English at KS2, in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and at First and Second Level in Scotland.
3. Long John Silver and the Hispaniola. video
Jim arrives in Bristol where he has been told to find Silver and join the ship's crew
4. The voyage and the apple barrel. video
The Hispaniola sets sail and Jim becomes friendly on the voyage with the Long John Silver.
5. Escape to the island and Ben Gunn. video
The Squire, Doctor and Captain escape the Hispaniola... under attack from the pirates.
