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This passage shows Brian walking slowly up the lake, weak from hunger and looking for food. Paulsen names real birds — a robin, sparrows, orange birds with thick beaks — and these birds will lead Brian to the berries. Copying the passage lets scouts feel how paying attention to birds is part of surviving.
He walked slowly—still a bit pained in his joints and weak from hunger—up along the side of the lake. The trees were full of birds singing ahead of him in the sun. Some he knew, some he didn't. He saw...
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
In your own words, tell what Brian does in chapter six. Start with finding the rock shelter and end with Brian going to sleep with the berries. Use Brian's name when you tell the story.
Discussion Questions
- What in the story tells you that Brian is very, very hungry when he finds the berries? Name one thing Brian does because of the hunger.
- How can you tell Brian is a little scared of the dark woods? What in the story shows that he wants to be inside his shelter before night comes?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
Small, round, soft fruits that grow on bushes, like blueberries or strawberries.
Item 2
A place that protects you from rain, cold, and animals.
Item 3
The strong feeling your body gives you when it needs food.
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