Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Chapter 1This chapter deals heavily with Brian's family life.  In your own words explain what you understand about he and his parent's situation.

Vocabulary:
initial (2)
stewed (4)
spasm (10)

Chapters 2-3
Why would Brian look for a lake to land in?  Explain his thought process.

Vocabulary:
lurch (14)
hurtling (21)
wallow (27)

Chapter 4
Draw a map of the lake where Brian has crashed.  Include and label at least 4 specific details.

Vocabulary:
abated (33)
remnants (36)
wince (40)

Chapters 5-6Out of all of the tools that Brian has, which three are the most important in your opinion?  Why?

Vocabulary:
murky (44)
frantic (47)
ruefully (65)

Chapters 7-8
Why does Brian consider fire to be so important at this point?  List options he would have if he could control it.

Vocabulary:
"matted hair" (69)
"stave off" (70)
quill (81)

Chapters 9-10
How do you think Brian should handle the eggs he's found?  Explain your plan.

Vocabulary:
ignite (87)
interior (94)

Chapters 11-12
How might Brian have signaled the plane?  Make a prediction about if and when Brian might be rescued.

Vocabulary:
gnarled (107)
taper (111)
persistent (115)

Chapters 13-14
Draw a diagram explaining how Brian's fish pen operates.  Look back on pages 134-135 for details.

Vocabulary:
tension (121)
infuriating (124)

Chapters 15-16In your opinion, which danger (the tornado or the moose) was more of a hazard for Brian.  Explain your choice.

Vocabulary:
exasperated (138)
bellowed (158)

Chapters 17-18
Make a prediction about what Brian will find in the bag.  Will it have been worth all of the trouble he went through?

Vocabulary:
incessant (161)
ruefully (166)
instinctively (181)

Chapter 19 - Epilogue
In what ways did Brian change because of his experience?  Do you think this made him a better person?

Vocabulary:
antiseptic (185)
scarce (195)

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