Survival in the Wilderness (Poetry)

What is the main theme of the poem?

• • the joy of exploring the wilderness

• • the growth of resilience through challenges

• • the dangers of being unprepared in nature

• • the importance of family in times of need

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the line “Resilience is a fire that forever burns” suggest about Brian’s journey?

• • Resilience is a temporary skill learned in survival.

• • Resilience is an uncontrollable force like fire.

• • Resilience is a powerful and lasting quality.

• • Resilience is only valuable in extreme situations.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the imagery in “The sun burns hot, the nights bite cold” contribute to the poem?

• • It emphasizes Brian’s fear of the natural world.

• • It illustrates the comfort of the environment.

• • It highlights the passage of time in the wild.

• • It shows how unpredictable the wilderness can be.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the significance of the poet using the word “unprepared” to describe Brian at the beginning?

• • It highlights how Brian is not physically strong.

• • It explains why Brian is afraid of flying.

• • It shows Brian's lack of knowledge about the wilderness.

• • It suggests that Brian has no tools to survive.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why does the poet focus on the hatchet in the poem?

• • To show how the hatchet is the only tool Brian uses.

• • To illustrate how the hatchet represents survival and resourcefulness.

• • To suggest that the hatchet is a symbol of his family’s love.

• • To emphasize the importance of having a connection to home.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What can the reader conclude about Brian’s character based on the poem?

• • He is unwilling to adapt to the challenges of nature.

• • He transforms from fearful to resourceful and brave.

• • He starts off as confident and ready to face the wild.

• • He regrets being left alone in the wilderness.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How does the imagery in the first stanza differ from the imagery in the final stanza?

• • The first stanza highlights Brian’s fear, while the final stanza shows his growth and triumph.

• • The first stanza focuses on nature’s beauty, while the final stanza emphasizes its dangers.

• • Both stanzas focus on the struggle of survival in the wilderness.

• • Both stanzas highlight the tools Brian uses to survive.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What tone does the poet use to describe Brian’s experiences in the wilderness?

• ​ (a)  

• Hopeful and inspiring
• Lighthearted and humorous
• Critical and dismissive
• Angry and regretful

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the “hatchet” symbolize in the poem?

• • Brian’s connection to his mother

• • the physical challenges Brian faces in the wild

• • Brian’s transformation and ability to adapt

• • the harshness of nature

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What message does the poet convey about survival?

• • Survival requires luck more than skill.

• • Survival is impossible without modern tools.

• • Survival teaches little about personal growth.

• • Survival is achieved through persistence and adaptability.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4