meeting challenges

theme-based

100

What are the different types of challenges people face?

Physical, emotional, social…. People overcome them by working hard, staying positive, never giving up, planningand seeking professional help

200

What makes people act courageously even when they are afraid?

People act courageously when they feel a strong sense of responsibility, care for others, or determination to succeed. Courage does not mean not being afraid—it means acting despite fear. 

300

How does nature challenge humans?

Think: storms, animals, survival situations…)

400

How do people survive in the wilderness?

1. Finding shelter to stay protected from weather and animals.
2. Securing safe water to avoid dehydration.
3. Starting a fire for warmth, cooking, and signaling for help.
4. Navigating carefully using landmarks, the sun, or a compass.
5. Remaining calm to make smart decisions instead of panicking.

500

You were assigned to lead a group project, but two of you team members refused to cooperate, and the deadline was approaching.

 I decided to divide tasks clearly, communicate calmly with each team member, and motivate everyone by explaining how their contribution mattered. We completed the project on time and even earned praise from the teacher.

story related

100

What is the climax that changes everything in the story “red kayak”?

Brady performs CPR after pulling Ben from water.

200

How does Thunder Rose show bravery in the story?

She faces the storm and save her town.

300

Compare Thunder Rose’s courage to a challenge someone might face in real life.

Just like Thunder Rose faces danger with bravery, people may face challenges like standing up to bullies or helping someone in danger despite being scared.

400

Name two ways Karana survives on the island.

She builds a shelter and hunts or gathers food. She also makes weapons and tools to protect herself.

500

Explain how isolation (staying) and nature challenge Karana’s character and how she overcomes them.

Isolation makes her lonely and scared, while nature presents dangers like wild animals and storms. She overcomes these challenges by staying brave, learning survival skills, and adapting to her environment.

vocabulary

100

What is the meaning of kayak

Boat 

200

What is the meaning of intentionally 

On purpose 

300

What is the meaning of resourceful 

Able to find many solutions to the problem 

400

Use context clues to guess the meaning of the following word: grueling 

Even though climbing the steep mountain was grueling, Maya refused to give up

Very difficult 

500

Use context clues to guess the meaning of the following word: resilience 

Sara showed incredible resilience when she fell during the race; instead of quitting, she stood up and continued.

Determination , ability to keep going 

grammar

100

Fill in the blanks with the correct form 

Yesterday, we ___ (have) basketball match after school.”

Had

200

Use the correct verb tense 

She ___ (walk) to school every day.”

Walks

300

Use the correct adjective form

My bag is ___ (light) than yours.”

Lighter

400

This type of clause can stand alone as a complete sentence

What do we call this clause 

Independent clause 

500

I speak of things not yet begun,

Of plans and hopes and what’s to come.

Add one little word and you will see—

Tomorrow’s actions start with me.

What am I?

Future tense

writing

100

1. What do we start our introduction with?

Hook sentence 

200

2. What should we mention in our topic sentence?

Main idea

300

3. What are sensory images?

3. words that appeal to the five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, touch

400

4. Give me one figurative language sentence and identify its type.

Any logical answer

500

Provide 2 quotes and 2 idioms about meeting challenges 

Any 2 are acceptable