Room Lesson Plan

Was Ma right to tell Jack the truth about Outside? Why or why not?

Ma tells Jack that the Room is not the world. She reveals not only that many of the people on the TV are real but that she had a whole life and family before Old Nick entered her life, before Room. Some students may argue that Ma was right to tell Jack the truth. He’s five and it’s time. In order to really help Jack grow and prepare him for the escape, Ma has to be honest. Other students may argue that Ma is being selfish when she tells Jack. She wants someone to talk about the past with, to share her experiences and memories with. In "unlying" to Jack, she actually causes him distress that some might see...