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This passage shows Brian's thirst in strong, simple sensation words — dry mouth, cracked lips, water he must find. Scouts can feel the thirst in their own mouths as they copy it, which is exactly how Paulsen wants young readers to meet Brian's body.
He was unbelievably, viciously thirsty. His mouth was dry and tasted foul and sticky. His lips were cracked and felt as if they were bleeding and if he did not drink some water soon he felt that he wo...
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
In your own words, tell what happens to Brian in chapter five. Start with waking up thirsty and end with his big worry about the searchers. Use Brian's name when you tell the story.
Discussion Questions
- What in the story tells you Brian is very, very thirsty when he wakes up? Name one thing he feels or one thing he does because of the thirst.
- How do you know Brian is scared of the dark woods? What in the story makes him start to worry about wolves and bears?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
Needing a drink of water very badly.
Item 2
Split open with tiny lines from being too dry.
Item 3
The clear liquid people and animals drink to stay alive.
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