Discuss. Do you think schools should teach survival skills as part of the curriculum? Why or why not?

Do you think a mantra would be helpful to you? Why, or why not? If you used a mantra in your daily life, what would it be?

Imagine. If you were stranded on an island which one of your personal skills would help you survive?

Reflect. Have you ever faced a situation where you needed to “stay calm under pressure”? What happened?

Apply. How can survival skills be useful in everyday problems like stress exams or teamwork?

Evaluate. The author claims that learning about these extreme situations can help people meet the challenges of everyday life. Do you think they are applicable to everyday life? Why

Predict. Which of these survival skills might be most useful in the future? Why?

Rank. Which of the six survival skills from Reading 1 do you think is the most useful to you personally? Explain your answer.

Analyze. How does technology help or harm our ability to survive in nature today?

Connect. How can teamwork or leadership help in a survival situation?

Compare. Which is more important in survival — physical strength or mental strength? Explain.

Think critically. Do you believe people today depend too much on technology instead of natural survival instincts?

Judge. Which survival skill would be hardest for most people to learn? Why?