Islands in the Stream 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.

Part I: Bimini Chapter I Abstract

* Thomas lives alone on Bimini Island where he spends his days swimming and painting. He does not swim at night because of sharks.

Part I: Bimini Chapter II Abstract

* Thomas has a keen interest in the weather patterns, and can predict the weather on the island...
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