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A NOVEL BY GARY PAULSEN

Complete three of the following

activities (one from each section). Extension work is also

possible.

Section 1: Knowing the novelPresent Hatchet as a graphic novel. Divide the story into 6 to 10 sections. Draw 3, 4 or 5

frames for each section, retelling the story. Include the chapter numbers covered in eachsection.

OR

Make a list of the animal (fish, birds) and vegetable (fruit, plants) foods that Brian eats.

Give the page that on which each food item appears. Write page on each food item,

describing the circumstances which led Brian to find it and eat it, where he found it, how

he gathered/hunted it, the consequences of eating it. Provide drawings or other pictures

of each item listed.

ORDraw a detailed map of Brians home during the novel. Include between 6 and10 sites

where significant events happened. Include page numbers for each event. Remember

BOLTS.

Section 2: Understanding the novelResearch a real life survival story. Write up your findings. This section needs to be one

page (approximately 250 words in length). You MUST include details about where you

got your information (website, book, interview, etc.).

ORResearch a real life survival story. Present this information to the class as an oral

presentation. Your speech should last for a minimum of 2 minutes. You may use

support material, such as photographs and maps to support your speech if you wish. You

MUST include details about where you got your information (website, book, interview,

etc.).

OR

Brian changes significantly as a person over the course of the novel. His experiences in

the wilderness make it necessary for him to change in order to survive. Show Brians

development by finding three quotes or events in the novel that highlight hisdevelopment. Quote these references, with page numbers. Underneath each quote write

1-2 sentences outlining what each quote tells us about how Brian is changing.

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Section 3: Applying the novelBrian has changed significantly in order to survive in the wilderness. At the end of the

novel a further challenge awaits him he is to return to civilisation a different person

from the one who left.

Write a diary entry from Brian for the day after he returns home to his mother. There are

many things you need to consider. For example, how is he coping with this lifestyle?

Has his experience in the wilderness had any long term effects? What does he enjoy

most about being home? Is there anything he misses about his camp? Your diary entryneeds to be approximately one page (250-300) words in length. It needs to show

evidence of drafting.

OR

How would you have survived Brians experience? Imagine you were lost in the

Australian bush. Write a reflective piece describing your thoughts, fears and hopes. Your

writing needs to be approximately one page (250-300) words in length. It needs to show

evidence of drafting.

OR

Imagine you were lost in the Australian desert. Research survival tips and write a guidefor other people in your situation. Include at least 10 tips. Use illustrations and present

your guide in an authentic format. this could be a booklet, a pamphlet or a sheet. You

MUST include details about where you got your information (website, book, interview,

etc.).

Section 4: Extension tasksB

Research Gary Paulsens life. Present your findings as a magazine feature article. Your

article needs to be approximately one page (250-300) words in length. It needs to showevidence of drafting. You can include illustrations. You MUST include details about

where you got your information (website, book, interview, etc.).

A

Read another book in the Hatchet series. Write a book review for a teenage magazine,

comparing this title with Hatchet and giving your opinion of why people should read this

title. Your review should be 100 to 200 words long and be presented in an authentic

format. You could include pictures, quotes from readers, quotes from the book,

information about the author, etc.