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New Zealand Ministry of Education

Nz Ministry of Education: Survival of the Fittest

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will gather, select, record, interpret, and present information on survivors and their survival strategies gained from reading the novel Hatchet and true life survival biographies. They will produce a piece of comparative...
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TES Global

Tes: Hatchet Timeline, Story Grammar, and Conflict Resolution

For Students 5th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] TES provides a downloadable resource for Gary Paulsen's novel, Hatchet. Graphic organizers are provided to help students analyze the characters, conflicts, and, and grammar connected to Hatchet.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 6: Hatchet

For Teachers 6th Standards
This unit teaches students about survival in the face of grave danger and overwhelming odds. Students will evaluate survival stories to learn about the importance of positive thinking, slowing down to think clearly, problem solving, and...
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A&E Television

History.com: How the Iroquois Confederacy Was Formed

For Students 9th - 10th
In the story of the Great Law of Peace, Hiawatha and the Peacemaker convince leaders of the Five Nations to literally bury the hatchet. Centuries before the creation of the United States and its Constitution, democracy had already taken...
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: "The River" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
"The River" teacher guide features excellent background and author information. Also included are thematic activities as well as tips for interdisciplinary connections.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Gary Paulsen Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This resource focuses on several of Gary Paulsen's novels. There are resources at the different links featuring lesson plans, activities, teaching guides and more.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

For Students 4th - 9th
This is an online study guide/notes for the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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Google

Louisiana Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Grade 6: Hatchet: Unit Files

For Teachers 6th
A Google Drive folder with instructional presentations, discussion questions, student activities, and assessments for the book, Hatchet.
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: The "Brian" Books: Teachers' Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A message to teachers from author Gary Paulsen, teaching ideas for thematic activities, and interdisciplinary possibilities are all part of this teachers' guide for the whole series of "Brian" books.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Gary Paulsen

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This resource provides an overview of the life of Gary Paulsen. It also includes a transcript to an interview conducted with Paulsen and book reviews done by students.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Companion to Gary Paulsen's Hatchet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The flipchart is meant to be used before during and after reading Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. It includes introduction material as well as discussion topics during reading and assessment questions after...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Hatchets

For Students 9th - 10th
Hatchets used by the ancient tribes of Australia.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Gary Paulsen

For Students 9th - 10th
A website dedicated to Gary Paulsen's biography. Learn about the author of children's books such as the Hatchet Series.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Mason Locke Weems

For Students 9th - 10th
Mason Locke Weems (October 11, 1756 - May 23, 1825), generally known as Parson Weems, was an American printer and author. He is best known as the source of some of the apocryphal stories about George Washington, including the famous tale...