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Friday, November 3, 2023

THE WILD ROBOT - DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

 


1.     How does Roz arrive at the island?

2.     In the story, we learn robots “don’t really feel emotions,” but Roz feels something. What does she feel? How do Roz’s feelings compare with how animals and people experience emotions?

3.     What does she has to do to get herself acquainted with her new surrounding?

4.     Roz has to use many skills to survive, what do you think were her best survivor skills?

5.     Toward the beginning of her time on the island, the animals see Roz as a monster. What change their attitude toward her?

6.     Why do the young bears, Nettle and Thorn, attack Roz? Why does Roz save Thorn?

7.     How does Roz become a mother?

8.     One of the other gosling moms said “You’ll never be the perfect mother so just do the best you can.” How was this advice helpful and true?

9.     Why does Roz need Brightbill and much as Brightbill needs Roz?

10.  How does Roz feel when Brightbill flies away for the migration?

11. How would you feel if you were Roz when Brightbill flew away?

12. Thinking about her purpose in life, Roz says, “Perhaps I am simply meant to help others.” In what ways does Roz help others? How do the animals help Roz? How is asking for help an act of courage?

13. What does Roz mean when she thanks her friends and family for teaching her “how to live”?

14. Who were the RECOS? What happened to them?

15. Why do the island animals come to Roz’s defense? 

16. Why does Roz decide to leave the island?

17. Do you like the ending of the book? If you were the author how would you end the story?

18. From 1-5, how many stars would you rate the book? Can you can what would happen in the next book? 


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