Title:

Hatchet Novel Study

Grade Level:

6

Subject:

English Language Arts,Literature

Author:

rdcurrysj

Time:

3-4 weeks

Teacher Innovation Grant Recipient:

This teacher is a recipient of Teacher Innovation Grant.

Lesson Plan Type:

Direct Instruction,Video,Presentation (PowerPoint),Unit Plan,Reading for Meaning

Keywords:

Hatchet, Gary Paulsen, book report, vocabulary development

Brief Description:

This resource website is very useful for teachers using the story Hatchet as a class-wide or reading circle book with students. This resource provides discussion questions, vocabulary development and even vocabulary puzzles (word serach and crossword)
See http://www.sjteach.org/hatchet.html

California State Standards Addressed:

English Language Arts/6/Reading
3.1,'Identify the forms of fiction and describe the major characteristics of each form.'
3.2,'Analyze the effect of the qualities of the character (e.g., courage or cowardice, ambition or laziness) on the plot and the resolution of the conflict.'
3.3,'Analyze the influence of setting on the problem and its resolution.'
3.6,'Identify and analyze features of themes conveyed through characters, actions, and images.'
3.8,'Critique the credibility of characterization and the degree to which a plot is contrived or realistic (e.g., compare use of fact and fantasy in historical fiction).'

Related Links:

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Goal(s):

1. Students will read the novel for understanding.
2.  

Specific Objectives:

1. In reading Hatchet students will better identify and understand plot elements of character, setting, conflict, sequence of events, climax, resolution and the themes of the novel.

2. Students will practice reading aloud and silently to improve their skills in each area.

3. Students will enrich their vocabularies.

4. Students will answer questions to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the plot and characters in Hatchet.

5. Students will practice writing through a variety of writing assignments, including a written book report and/or a multimedia report (eg. Power point or video).

Required Materials:

Student copy of book
Printed copy of questions and puzzle sheets

Anticipatory Set (Lead-in):

Lesson Plan Procedure:

Closure (Reflect Anticipatory Set):

Plan for Independent Practice:

Questions and Vocabulary puzzles

Assessment Based on Objectives:

Section tests

Possible Connections to Other Subjects:

Science: environment, biome, plants and animals, aerospace science
Social Studies: Geography

Adaptations and Extensions:

Book Report and Multimedia extensions

Additional Notes:

Multiple external links provided to other online resources.