6th Grade Check-in #4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of assest: Knowing a foreign language is a valuable asset for a traveler.

• something valuable to have or own

• a person who studies nature

• having a strong reason to do something

• a feeling of hopelessness

Use context clues to determine the meaning of abate: The cheers of the crowd abated as the lights went up at the end of the concert.

• something valuable to have or own

• to lessen or weaken

• having a strong reason to do something

• a person who studies nature

Use context clues to determine the meaning of desperation: Rand was lost and began to feel great desperation when her phone died and she realized she did not have any food or water with her.

• to lessen or weaken

• something valuable to have or own

• having a strong reason to do something

• a feeling of hopelessness that usually leads to reckless behavior

Use context clues to determine the meaning of naturalist: The naturalist pointed out places along the shore where birds were nesting.

• to lessen or weaken

• a person who studies nature

• a person who cooks

• a doctor of medicine

Use context clues to determine the meaning of motivated: After last week’s disappointing loss, our whole team felt motivated to do better.

• to lessen or weaken

• giving up

• having a strong reason to do something

• not trying hard

What does Brian gather to use as a nest for the sparks?

• fine tree bark

• thick tree bark

• twigs

• heavy sticks

What does Brian call the fire?

• a friend

• useless

• scary

• cold

What does Brian think about at the end of chapter 9?

• the pilot

• the lake

• the mosquitoes

• his parents

How has Brian’s body changed since he crashed in the Canadian wilderness?

• Brian's stomach has caved in, his skin is tanned, and his face is leathery from the smoke

• Brian's hair is long and shaggy, and his nails are broken and ragged.

• Brian's face is scarred from the plane crash

• Brian's arms have grown strong from all the firewood he has carried.

How has Brian changed mentally?

• Brian is depressed and cries constantly.

• When Brian hears or sees something he knows what it is in his mind, and he moves to be ready for it, to deal with it.

• Brian is a nervous wreck, jumping at every little sound.

• Brian fears the ghost of the dead pilot at the bottom of the lake will come after him.