The Water Dancer Lesson Plan

Do you agree with Hiram’s decision to lie to Corrine about the accident?

Hiram decides to lie to Corrine about the nature of the accident. The accident was not entirely an accident, and Hiram woke up miles from where he fell in the river. Hiram expresses suspicion of Corrine and Hawkins. Some students may say Hiram should listen to his gut and was right to lie to Corrine. These students may see Hiram’s suspicions as a kind of foreshadowing instead of as a character flaw. Other students may argue that Hiram should not have lied. They may be worried that if Corrine finds out that Hiram lied, he will be in great trouble.

How is Hiram different after his lessons with Mr....