The Wild Robot: Chapters 1–5 Worksheet
Drawing Inferences
1. Read the following excerpt from Chapter 1 and answer the questions below:
Excerpt: "The island was teeming with life. And then, the life of the island discovered the
robot."
a. What can you infer about the setting of the story? Use evidence from the text.
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b. How do you think the animals react to Roz's presence? Why?
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Main Ideas
2. Summarize the key events that lead Roz to waking up on the island.
Hint: Think about how Roz arrived on the island and her first experiences.
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Sketch Roz’s Crash Site
3. Based on the descriptions in Chapters 1–5, draw a sketch of Roz’s crash site below.
Include details such as the setting, Roz’s crate, and anything else mentioned in the text.
[Use the space below for your sketch.]
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Creative Writing
4. Imagine you are Roz waking up on the island for the first time. Write a short diary entry
describing what you see, hear, and feel. Try to use sensory details and describe Roz’s
perspective.
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