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Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Gary Paulsen's Lawn Boy [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Gary Paulsen's children's book, Lawn Boy, is provided on these pages. Nine character roles are needed in this activity.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Gary Paulsen
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.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Teaching Imagery With Gary Paulsen
Uses excerpts from Gary Paulsen's memoirs as examples of imagery in personal narratives. Includes detailed lessons and PDF files of handouts and evaulation rubrics.
TES Global
Blendspace: Nightjohn by Gary Paulsen
A learning module with sixteen links to an image, a website, and texts to use while reading Gary Paulsen's Nightjohn.
The Book Report
Teen reads.com: Gary Paulsen
Read about Gary Paulsen's life which has inspired so much of his popular fiction. Be sure to follow the links below his portrait to reviews of some of his newer titles.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Gary Paulsen
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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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "Hatchet" Study Guide [Pdf]
Great study guide for Gary Paulsen's "Hatchet," complete with pre-reading materials, including an author biography and vocabulary preview, brainstorming activities, thought-provoking questions about plot, theme, and character, and...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Foxman
Have you ever read the book "The Foxman" by Gary Paulsen? This site features a review of the novel and points to ponder as you discuss it with your students. It also provides several links and a list of related books.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Companion to Gary Paulsen's Hatchet
[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...
Other
Educational Paperback Association: Gary Paulsen
A brief biography with a picture is followed by citations of work by and about this popular author.
TES Global
Tes: Hatchet Timeline, Story Grammar, and Conflict Resolution
[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.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "My Life in Dog Years"
Gary Paulsen's autobiography, "My Life in Dog Years" can be enriched through the activities offered at this website!
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: The "Brian" Books: Teachers' Guide
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: Exploring Author's Language in "The River" [Pdf]
Students will learn about literary devices as used in Gary Paulsen's "The River." This guide also supplies suggestions for group activities (PDF, requires Adobe Reader.)
New Zealand Ministry of Education
Nz Ministry of Education: Survival of the Fittest
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...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Soldier's Heart" Teacher Guide
Teacher guide for "Soldier's Heart" features brief synopsis, informative author biographical sketch, pre-reading activities, themes, and discussion questions. Also includes activities for "The Red Badge of Courage," "The Last Mission,"...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The River" Teacher Guide
"The River" teacher guide features excellent background and author information. Also included are thematic activities as well as tips for interdisciplinary connections.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Paulsen Inspired Nature Poems
In this instructional activity students will write a poem based on the descriptors in one of Gary Paulson's novels.
Virginia Tech
Survival as a Bridge to at Risk Readers
If you're looking for a way to appeal to at-risk readers, while integrating various curriculum areas, this article is full of ideas.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Suggestions for Writing Memoirs: Memories of a Pet or Object
This activity, inspired by Gary Paulsen's My Life in Dog Years, helps students write memoirs or narratives about their lives through the eyes of a pet, a favorite pair of jeans, or their shoes. Students choose one item that is very close...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Tucket's Gold" Teacher Guide
"Tucket's Gold" teacher guide also features "Mr. Tucket," "Call Me Francis Tucket," and "Tucket's Ride." Includes note to teachers from author, list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Tucket's Ride" Teacher Guide
Teacher guide for "Tucket's Ride" features note to teachers from author, brief author biographical sketch, list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
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