Hatchet - Gary Paulsen
About the Author:
Gary Paulsen, a renowned author of novels for young people, presently lives in New Mexico. Three of Gary Paulsen’s novels have been acclaimed as Newbery Honor Books: Hatchet, Dogsong, and The Winter Room.
A sequel to Hatchet, entitled The River, has also been published. (The River is a sequel to Hatchet). His other novels include:
Brian’s Winter (sequel)/Brian’s Return (sequel)/Canyons/The Crossing/Dancing Carl/The Island/The Winter Room/Sentries/Tracker/Woodsong/The Legend of Red Horse Canyon/Escape From Fire Mountain/Danger on Midnight River.
Gary Paulsen, a renowned author of novels for young people, presently lives in New Mexico. Three of Gary Paulsen’s novels have been acclaimed as Newbery Honor Books: Hatchet, Dogsong, and The Winter Room.
A sequel to Hatchet, entitled The River, has also been published. (The River is a sequel to Hatchet). His other novels include:
Brian’s Winter (sequel)/Brian’s Return (sequel)/Canyons/The Crossing/Dancing Carl/The Island/The Winter Room/Sentries/Tracker/Woodsong/The Legend of Red Horse Canyon/Escape From Fire Mountain/Danger on Midnight River.
PDF copy of the Novel
-I ask that you do not read ahead of our class readings - the pdf is here to help you answer questions regarding the novel based on what we have already read/covered in class
-I ask that you do not read ahead of our class readings - the pdf is here to help you answer questions regarding the novel based on what we have already read/covered in class
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Hatchet Novel Study
CHAPTER ONE
- Writing Prompt
- How do you get motivated to do something that seems almost impossible? Think of a time when you needed to finish a challenging task, like solving a tricky math problem or puzzle. Quick write for five minutes about the situation. Then reflect on what you have written. How did you resolve the problem? What motivated you to finish it? (Min: One paragraph)
- As we read Chapters 1-5 keep these questions in mind - jot down notes
- Brian uses his skills of observation to take stock of his surroundings. Record what Brian finds as he checks out his possessions. Predict how he might use each possession to help him survive. Use the chart below.
Item(Possession)/Skill |
Use of Skill/Item for Survival |
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- As you read chapters 1-5 keep jot down notes about Brian's thoughts:
- Personal Response: How did you react to Brian’s thoughts and actions? Do you think that he is sensible or unreasonable? Explain your answer. (Min: One paragraph response)
- Complete Before Reading Questions
- Pre-Reading Activity #1-2
- Hatchet Anticipation Guide
Read pages: Chapter 1
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TEST INFORMATION: Multiple Choice/ True and False/Fill in the Blank/ Short Answer/Paragraph Writing
PRACTICE QUIZ
Chapters 1-4 [https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/previewtest?Y/J/S/H/79241278058760]
Chapters 5-8 [https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/previewtest?I/M/L/X/33741278669985]
Chapters 9-12 [https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/previewtest?F/W/E/N/58861279186717]
Chapters 13-16 [https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/previewtest?D/C/J/K/34871279789248]
PRACTICE QUIZ
Chapters 1-4 [https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/previewtest?Y/J/S/H/79241278058760]
Chapters 5-8 [https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/previewtest?I/M/L/X/33741278669985]
Chapters 9-12 [https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/previewtest?F/W/E/N/58861279186717]
Chapters 13-16 [https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/previewtest?D/C/J/K/34871279789248]