I Am David Overview & Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

Chapter Abstracts

Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter. They highlight major plot events and detail the important relationships and characteristics of characters and objects. The Chapter Abstracts can be used to review what the students have read, or to prepare the students for what they will read. Hand the abstracts out in class as a study guide, or use them as a "key" for a class discussion. They are relatively brief, but can serve to be an excellent refresher of the text for either a student or teacher.

Chapter 1 Abstract

* David is helped to escape the camp by 'the man' or one of the guards.
* David follows the man's directions to board a ship in Italy, and to continue toward Denmark.
* David fears capture, but begins to cherish his freedom, as he experiences beauty for the first time. (read more)