MSGTEACHES

Front

Main conflict Brian faces:

Back

Lost in the woods, can't find food.

Answer explanation

The main conflict Brian faces is being lost in the woods and struggling to find food, which is crucial for his survival. This choice highlights his immediate physical challenge in the wilderness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Brian's character development in the story.

Back

More confident and self-reliant.

Answer explanation

Throughout the story, Brian faces numerous challenges that force him to rely on his own skills and instincts. As he overcomes obstacles, he gains confidence and becomes more self-reliant, marking a significant transformation in his character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Narrator's 'aha moment':

Back

The flight attendant’s calm expression suddenly made me see things differently.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The flight attendant’s calm expression suddenly made me see things differently,' highlights the narrator's pivotal realization that shifted their perspective during a moment of fear.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Narrator's feelings influenced by flight attendant's actions.

Back

Ignored request.

Answer explanation

The flight attendant ignoring her request highlights a lack of support, leading to the narrator feeling dismissed and frustrated, which significantly influences her emotional state.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

Brian from Hatchet vs. narrator from Aha Moment: Responses to fear?

Back

Brian stays calm and thinks logically; the narrator panics.

Answer explanation

Brian from Hatchet remains calm and thinks logically when faced with fear, allowing him to make rational decisions. In contrast, the narrator from Aha Moment panics, which hinders their ability to act effectively.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

Front

Turning point realization about staying calm and focused:

Back

Brian in Hatchet

Answer explanation

Brian in Hatchet has a pivotal moment where he realizes the importance of staying calm and focused in survival situations, which significantly alters his approach to challenges in the wilderness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Meaning of 'improvised' in Hatchet: Brian improvised a shelter using branches and leaves.

Back

Created something quickly with available materials

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'improvised' means Brian quickly created a shelter using branches and leaves he found, indicating he used available materials without prior planning, which aligns with the choice 'Created something quickly with available materials'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

In Aha Moment, the narrator feels 'calm' after her realization. Synonym for 'calm'?

Back

Tranquil

Answer explanation

In this context, 'calm' suggests a state of peace and serenity. The word 'tranquil' is a synonym that conveys a similar sense of calmness, while the other options like 'anxious', 'excited', and 'nervous' imply opposite feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4