Hatchet
Wonder
Life Skills
Figurative Language
Mrs. Bursvold
100

Where was Brian going AND who was he going to see, when his plane crashed?

Canada/His dad

100

What is the name of August's sister?

Via

100

Being skilled at recognizing when you're feeling stressed, expressing needs and feelings clearly, and understanding how your behavior affects others  

Self awareness

100

The sun was buring like a campfire.

Simile

100

How long has Mrs. Bursvold been teaching?

29 years

200

Why is Brian not speaking to his mom?

He’s angry at her for causing the divorce/ he knows a secret about her/ he saw her with another man

200

Which holiday is the best day for Auggie?

Halloween

200

Understanding consequences, identifying solutions, and choosing actions that are safe, ethical, and beneficial for themselves and others.

Responsible Decision Making

200

That book weighs a ton.

Hyperbole

200

Where does Mrs. Bursvold's daughter work?

Here (Roosevelt Middle School)

300

What were Brian’s two choices as he flew in the plane wondering what to do?

Take the plane down immediately or wait until it ran out of fuel and the plane would go down by force

300

Why does Auggie consider himself the old moldy cheese?

No one will touch him and if they do, they hurry and wash their hands

300

Listening actively, communicating clearly, offering support, and working collaboratively to resolve conflicts. 

Relationship skills

300

Boom!

Onomatopoeia

300

How many children does Mrs. Bursvold have?

Julian

400

Why didn't Brian think the searchers would find him very quickly?

The pilot  took the plane off course when he was having his heart attack

400

What is the primary reason August Pullman decides to attend a mainstream school for the first time in fifth grade?

He wants to experience a traditional school environment

400

Being on time for class, attending school regularly, preparing materials before class, and proactively seeking help when needed.

Self management

400

Break a leg

Idiom

400

What is Mrs. Bursvold's favorite way to travel?

Motorcycle

500

Why wasn’t Brian able to catch any fish when he first made his bow and arrow?  

He was aiming to high/ the water would make the fish appear closer than they were

500

What does August's sister, Via, struggle with the most during her first year of high school?

Feeling overshadowed by August's needs and medical issues

500

Actively listening to classmates, listening to opinions that differ from yours, showing compassion, and respecting diverse backgrounds and opinions. 

Social Awareness

500

The world is a stage.

Metaphor

500

Where did Mrs. Bursvold teach last year?

Beaumont