Vocabulary Detective
What does "plummeting" mean?
Falling or dropping at high speed.
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? "Like a hatchling breaking from a shell, Roz climbed out into the world."
Simile
What does Roz decide to keep after the storm?
A goose egg.
What animal does Roz adopt as her child?
Brightbill (a gosling).
If you were to give a title to Chapters 21-30, what would it be?
(Example) "Roz the Caregiver."
What is a synonym for "demeanor"?
Behavior or manner.
Identify the simile in this sentence: "Roz stood as still as a tree in the forest."
"As still as a tree."
Who helps Roz build her home?
Mr. Beaver.
What does Brightbill struggle to understand about Roz?
That she is a robot, not an actual parent.
Why is Roz different from the other animals?
She is a robot and must learn survival skills.
What word means "the feeling of being thankful"?
Gratitude.
What does the idiom “bright-eyed and bushy-tailed” mean?
Full of energy and enthusiasm.
What big decision does Roz make about caring for Brightbill?
She decides to raise him like a mother.
How does the animals’ attitude toward Roz change over time?
They start to trust her as she helps them.
What does Roz realize about survival on the island?
She must work with others, not just for herself.
!!!DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Fill in the blank: Roz’s feet were ______________ after climbing the rocky hill.
Pulverized
Create your own simile to describe how Roz moves.
(Example) "Roz moved like a shadow in the moonlight." (Accept all reasonable answers.)
Why does Roz struggle to fit in at first?
The animals see her as unnatural or dangerous.
What advice does Roz receive about being a good mother?
That she should love, teach, and protect Brightbill.
What other figurative language (besides similes) is used in the book?
Metaphors, personification, idioms.
What is the meaning of "carnage" in the book?
The killing or destruction of many animals.
Why do authors use similes and metaphors in stories?
To create vivid imagery and help readers connect ideas.
What lesson does Roz learn about "acting" in these chapters?
She realizes that she must change her behavior to survive and be accepted.
How does Roz’s garden help her make friends?
By growing food, she provides for the animals, showing she is helpful.
If Roz had been designed to work with humans instead of animals, how would her story be different?
(Student’s opinion – accept creative answers.)