Hatchet By Gary Paulsen

4/5/15 Chapter 6 TP: An effective reader understands the main character Bell work: A trait is a quality that makes one person or thing different from another. Write down as many examples of traits that you can think of.

What change has taken place in Brian in this chapter? Class Discussion What change has taken place in Brian in this chapter?

Group Task Draw a table in your copy book with two columns titled ‘Traits’ and ‘Examples’. In your table groups, discuss and write down traits that you think Brian has and provide examples from the novel (quotes) where he demonstrates these traits. Include page numbers and aim to provide evidence for at least 5 traits. Traits Examples

Individual Task Answer the following question in full sentences: How has Brian already changed in this book? Make sure to make reference to evidence from the novel.

Share your observations with the rest of the class. Feedback Share your observations with the rest of the class.

5/5/15 Chapter 7 TP: Prior knowledge is important when understanding a novel. Bell work: Write down three big events that have already happened in the story.

Discussion What happened when Brian saw the bear? How did he react to it? Do you think this was the right decision? Why/why not?

Task Create a KWL chart about bears (what I KNOW, what I WANT to know and what I have LEARNED). Fill out the first two columns only. What I Know (K) What I Want to Know (W) What I’ve Learned (L)

Feedback What is the most interesting fact you know about bears? What would you like to know about them?

5/5/15 Research TP: To practise research and note taking skills. Bell work: Find 5 descriptive words from chapter 7. Pick one and put it into a sentence.

Task Complete the KWL chart about bears you started this week, using the laptops to search for information. Fill out the last column with any new information you find. What I Know (K) What I Want to Know (W) What I’ve Learned (L)

Individual/Pair Task Choose ONE of the following tasks: Write a Wikipedia entry about bears. Use sub-headings where necessary. Create a poster advising hikers how to avoid a bear attack. Create an educational cartoon for children that teaches them about bears.

6/5/15 Chapter 8 TP: Good readers understand the changes that the main character faces. Bell work: Write down the definitions for these four words: persistent, vital, rectify and impaired. You can use a dictionary if necessary.

Think/Pair/Share How was Brian feeling when he realised there was an animal close by? What physical reactions did he have?

Class Discussion Do you think Brian’s idea on how to start the fire is a good one? How long do you think it would take to start a fire that way? Why? Are there any other things he could try?

Answer the following comprehension questions in full sentences in your copy books: 1.What was the name of the creature that attacked Brian? What made it attack him? (2) 2.After being struck by the creature, what does Brian decide is the most important rule of survival? (1) 3.What is the plan that Brian comes up with to try and start the fire? (2) 4.What does the word perseverance mean? (1) 5.How did Brian show perseverance after being attacked by the creature? (2) 6.Think of a time you showed perseverance. What happened? (2)

Answers A porcupine (1) He kicked it (1) Feeling sorry for yourself didn’t work (1) Strike the hatchet against stone (1) to create sparks to ignite a fire (1) Determination/ Continuing to do something despite difficulties or failure (1) 2 marks: He kept trying to remove the needles (1) despite the pain (1) OR He decided not to dwell on the attack (1) and focused on making fire instead (1) 1 mark: general comment about him deciding to stop feeling sorry for him Students’ own answers. 1 marks: Incident only 2 marks: Incident and some detail Total: 10