Sentence Scrambles
Conjunction Stems
External and Internal Conflicts
Drawing Inferences
Symbols
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Brian / alone / plane / after / the / crashed / was

Brian was alone after the plane crashed.

100

Brian was frightened on the plane, but _______________.

...he tried to stay calm.

100

What caused the plane crash that left Brian stranded?

The pilot had a heart attack, and the plane ran out of fuel.

100

What can you infer about Brian’s survival skills after he builds his shelter?

He is resourceful and determined to adapt to his environment.

100

What does the hatchet symbolize in the novel?

Survival and self-reliance.

200

fire / Brian / with / made / sparks / the

Brian made fire with the sparks.

200

The mosquitoes were everywhere, so _______________.

...Brian built a shelter to protect himself./...Brian pulled his shirt over his face.

200

What external challenge does Brian face when searching for food?

He has to find edible plants and avoid poisonous ones.

200

Why does Brian feel sick after eating the berries?

The berries were not fully safe to eat, and he overate them.

200

Why is fire considered a symbol of hope in the story?

It represents warmth, safety, and Brian’s ability to adapt.

300

a / hatchet / Brian / his / to / used / help / shelter / make

Brian used his hatchet to help make a shelter.

300

Although Brian was alone, _______________.

...he learned how to survive.

300

What internal conflict does Brian struggle with after the crash?

He battles fear and loneliness while learning to survive.

300

What does Brian’s reaction to the plane crash tell you about his character?

He is frightened but tries to stay calm and think logically.

300

What might the plane represent in Brian’s life?

A connection to his old life and the event that changes everything.

400

berries / Brian / red / poisonous / the / thought / were

Brian thought the red berries were poisonous.

400

Brian felt hungry because _______________.

...he had not eaten anything in days.

400

What is one external danger Brian faces when building his shelter?

Wild animals like porcupines or mosquitoes bothering him.

400

Why does Brian focus on starting a fire after seeing the sparks from the hatchet?

He realizes fire is essential for warmth, protection, and cooking food.

400

What do the berries symbolize for Brian’s survival?

The dangers of nature and the necessity of learning through trial and error.

500

pilot / the / unconscious / became / Brian / and / panicked

The pilot became unconscious and Brian panicked.

500

Brian tried to make fire, but _______________.

...it didn’t work at first.

500

What internal struggle does Brian experience when thinking about his mother’s "Secret"?

He feels anger and confusion about her affair and how it affects his family.

500

What can you infer about Brian’s emotions when he sees the survival pack in the wreckage?

He feels hopeful but also worried about retrieving it.

500

How does Brian’s reflection in the lake symbolize his transformation?

It shows how he is changing physically and emotionally due to his experiences in the wilderness.