Brian's Winter

The author wrote "Brian's Winter" MAINLY to

• describe what it is like to live near wild animals
• explain how to survive near a lake in the winter
• tell about someone's experience in the wilderness
• prove that it is possible to mke friends with animals

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which action BEST shows that Brian is planning ahead for the winter?

• He holds his breath, waiting for the skunk to spray
• He strings a bow and makes new tips for his arrows
• He looks both ways before coming out of his shelter
• He follows the skunk at a distance to see where it lives

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How do you know that "Brian's Winter" is realistic fiction?

• The text consists of mainly dialogue
• The author creates rhythmical effects
• The story gives facts and details about a topic
• The main character has feelings that real people have

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.W.6.9A

How does the author organize information in "Brian's Winter"?

• He presents Brian's experiences in the order that they occur
• He tells the advantages and disadvantages of Brian's actions
• He arranges Brian's actions in order from least to greatest
• He compares Brian's experiences to those of someone else in the wilderness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which sentence from "Brian's Winter" is a clue about the skunk spraying the bear?

• Wit a smooth, slow movement he tossed the meat out to the right of the skunk
• He knew they moved at night, hunting, and didn't seem very afraid of anything
• He didn't see the skunk and he pushed the door all the way open and went outside
• Brian fed it and it went back to its burrow until the next morning

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Brian smiles at the end of the story because he

• believes that the skunk is now his friend
• is beginning to enjoy the smell of skunk spray
• is enjoying being alone in his wilderness home
• thinks the bear looks amusing as it clears its eyes

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which word BEST describes Brian?

• critical
• dignified
• resourceful
• worried

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which sentence BEST expresses a main theme in "Brian's Winter"?

• Only the strong can be brave
• Freedom requires great sacrifice
• The best plans may need to be changed
• Sometimes help comes from unexpected places

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

HAND OUT
How does Marcus feel at the beginning of the story?

• jealous because his friends can go on the trip
• disappointed because he must stay home
• angry because he broke his leg in a bike accident
• worried because his team might not win without him

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does Marcus learn about his younger brother?

• He likes to direct Marcus's activities
• He admires his brother's athletic skill
• He prefers to remain indoors
• He cares about his brother's feelings

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6