This reading packet uses a combination of comprehension questions, a character growth evidence chart, and reflection to encourage middle school students to engage their critical reading skills. This is the third in a set of three reading packets for Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is a classic of middle grade literature. It tells the story of 13-year-old Brian, who is stranded in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash. He must learn to find food, build shelter, and survive the weather and animal attacks on his own.

Suitable for grades six, seven, and eight, this packet uses the following Common Core English Language Arts standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.B
Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3
Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).

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This reading packet uses a combination of comprehension questions, a setting adaptation chart, reflection, and prediction to encourage middle school students to engage their critical reading skills. This is the second of three Hatchet reading packets:

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is a classic of middle grade literature. It tells the story of 13-year-old Brian, who is stranded in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash. He must learn to find food, build shelter, and survive the weather and animal attacks on his own.

Suitable for grades six, seven, and eight, this packet uses the following Common Core English Language Arts standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.B
Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3
Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).

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This reading packet uses a combination of comprehension questions, an internal vs. external conflict chart, reflection, and prediction to encourage middle school students to engage their critical reading skills. This is the first of three Hatchet reading packets for middle schoolers.

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is a classic of middle grade literature. It tells the story of 13-year-old Brian, who is stranded in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash. He must learn to find food, build shelter, and survive the weather and animal attacks on his own.

Suitable for grades six, seven, and eight, this packet uses the following Common Core English Language Arts standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.B
Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3
Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).

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