Plot Map
What is the opening situation in "A Farm We Can Live On"?
Name who arrives to look at the farm.
Papa and Mama
(also acceptable: Miguel and Carmen)
Who is the friend Luisa makes in the end?
Martina
Why did Papa say the first house they tried was not right for their family?
The sink/well produced only a dribble of filthy water, indicating an unreliable water source.
In what year does "A Farm We Can Live On" take place?
1936
What quality does the Juliane Koepcke story highlight about people who face danger?
Courage or resilience under pressure.
What event in the Juliane Koepcke passage causes the plane to begin falling?
The plane hit bad weather and one engine produced an intense burst of light, then the plane went into a steep dive.
Who is the survivor in the plane story and what one skill or trait helps her survive?
Juliane Koepcke; her experience with the jungle helped her survive.
OR stayed rational made practical decisions
In the Juliane Koepcke account, why did Juliane walk along the small creek?
She knew a creek would connect to a river, which might lead to a village and help.
Describe briefly where Juliane woke up after the fall (what kind of place was it?)
In the Amazon jungle, among the canopy and undergrowth.
Give one theme suggested by "A Farm We Can Live On" about making family decisions during tough times.
Practical family decision-making and prioritizing necessities (especially water) in hard times.
Identify one example of rising action from the "Luck, Smarts, and Courage" passage.
Fall through the air
OR She had a broken collar bone/injuries
OR Plane started to fall
Describe Arti’s role in Luisa’s life and one specific way Arti attempts to help Luisa.
Arti is Luisa’s robot companion; it learns favorite movies and popcorn preferences
OR scans/asks about people to find a new friend.
Explain why Juliane kept one sandal on and how that decision helped her survival.
She lost one shoe in the fall and kept the other to feel the ground in front of her for dangers like snakes, especially since she had lost her glasses.
What shows that the last farm had water available?
Papa dropped a pebble and heard a plop, then cranked up a bucket that returned full of cool, clear water.
What message might the author be giving about friendship and technology in the Luisa story?
Technology (Arti) can be used to recreate or replace social bonds and help cope with loneliness
What is the turning point in the farm story when Papa decides this farm will work for them?
Papa drops a pebble in the well, then cranks up a bucket of cool, clear water and he decides the farm will work.
Compare Miguel and Carmen’s reactions when the family inspects the homes. Give one example from the text for each.
Why didn’t Luisa build Arti with the Alpha Robotics Team?
She didn’t want teammates to know she was building an AI modeled on Eva.
OR she feared questions and wanted to keep it private.
In the Luisa excerpts, what small details reveal Luisa’s emotional state after Eva moved away?
She feels stinging in her eyes when looking at Eva’s photo (sadness).
Which single word best describes how Juliane and Papa respond to hard situations?
Resilient, Brave, Strong, Practical
What happens after Arti helps find or introduce a possible new friend?
After Arti helps identify or introduce a possible new friend, Luisa goes with Arti to the girl's house to watch a movie. This leads to Luisa spending time with Martina and beginning to form a new friendship, showing that her efforts to make a friend are starting to work.
Identify one character from any story who demonstrates resilience and explain how.
How did the people who found Juliane treat her after rescuing her?
They spoke to her in Spanish, gave her food, treated her wounds, and brought her back to civilization.
Which single feature helped the family decide on the last farm?
Well
What does the farm search (checking sinks and wells) show the reader is most important for the family?
Water is most important