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Primitive Survival Picture Prompt

Write a recount of a day in the life of this ancient person. Begin from the moment they wake up in the cave and describe how they find food, gather materials for tools, and keep themselves safe. Please include details about what they see, hear, and feel throughout the day. End your recount by describing how they settle down by the fire as the sun sets.

Warm-Up Discussion Questions

What are some ways the person in the image might wake up without an alarm clock in the cave?

What do you imagine they might eat for breakfast, and where would they find this food?

How could they make tools using materials from their environment?

Discuss what dangers the person might face in the wild and how they could keep themselves safe.

What kind of weather conditions does the cave provide protection against?

What animals or other sounds might the person hear during their day?

Why is fire important for survival, and how might you start one?

What would the person in the image do if it started raining?

How could they use natural landmarks to navigate and avoid getting lost?

As the sun sets, what steps would the person take to settle down for the night?

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