Novel Study: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen - Summer Camp
Join us as we follow Brian's adventures after a plane crash leaves him stranded in the wilderness alone! In this 5 week class, we will read and discuss Hatchet.
Nicole Trusky
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Students will complete reading outside of class and will work on homework as an assessment of progress.Class Experience
Ready to join Brian as he fights to survive in the Canadian wilderness? In this class, we will follow along with Brian Robeson as his plane crashes and he finds himself alone in the woods, trying to find a way to survive. . This is a 5 session novel study class, where students will read the assigned chapters ahead of time and we will come together each class to discuss what we have read and share what we have worked on throughout the week. Each class we will begin with a guided discussion of what we have read, then we will take a few minutes to catch up on new vocabulary words, the students will share their one sentence summaries for each chapter, and we will work on our assigned in-class work together. This class relies on student participation and it is often hard to participate in a meaningful way in the chat, so microphone use will be required for this class. For class, students will need to have a physical, digital, or audio copy of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. Students will be given a study guide to use during class prior to the first class. We will be using the pages of the novel study guide both in class and for the homework and students will need to print portions of the guide. **The reading assigned for each class should be done prior to coming to class! We will be discussing the listed chapters each class meeting, so the student needs to have read them prior to class time.**
Learning Goals
Students will learn about character traits, plot, and themes.
Students will learn new vocabulary.
Students will learn to summarize what they have read.
Students will work on interpersonal skills as they discuss the novel with their peers.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Lesson One
-Read Ch 1-4 before class
-For the first class, we will spend a portion of the class going over the novel study guide and I will explain how work will be assigned
-Guided discussion on chapters 1-4
-Vocabulary words
-One Sentence Summaries for chapters 1-4
-Begin filling in Character Traits worksheet 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lesson Two
-Read Ch 5-8 before class
-Guided discussion on chapters 5-8
-Vocabulary words
-One Sentence Summaries for chapters 5-8
-Book Themes worksheet in-class assignment 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lesson Three
-Read Ch 9-12 before class
-Guided discussion on chapters 9-12
-Vocabulary words
-One Sentence Summaries for chapters 9-12
-Diary Entry writing assignment for homework 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lesson Four
-Read Ch 13-16 before class
-Guided discussion on chapters 13-16
-Vocabulary words
-One Sentence Summaries for chapters 13-16
-Venn Diagram Yourself and a Character assignment in-class
-Favorite Scene Illustration for homework 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The premise of this book is that a young boy is flying in a small plane that crashes and leaves him stranded in the wilderness. The first few chapters deal with the plane crash and it does go into detail about the death of the pilot from a heart attack and the crash itself. Other themes of survival and desperation throughout the book may be difficult for sensitive readers, including the main character grappling with thoughts of suicide.
Supply List
Students will need to have a physical, digital, or audio copy of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Wilson College
Bachelor's Degree in History from Wilson College
Hi everyone! I'm Nicole Trusky, a homeschooling mom of three and lover of all things history and pop culture! I have a Master in Humanities with a concentration in American Studies and have been studying history for as long as I can remember (my Bachelors is in History and Political Science!). I have been homeschooling my own children since 2011 and have been teaching other homeschoolers since 2016.
I had a few wonderful professors who taught History through material culture and a focus on the lived experiences of marginalized groups in American History. This is something I'll be emphasizing in my Outschool courses because learning about the past is not just memorizing names and dates, but learning how people really lived! My history courses focus heavily on the lived experiences of the people of the past. We read lots of primary sources written by the people who lived it and we analyze those sources for bias, credibility, and more. My goal is to teach students to love history and to get into the habit of questioning what they read for reliability.
**Please note:
- All of my classes, especially my US History classes, are inclusive and anti-racist.
-Occasionally, I take time off for holidays or other reasons. These off days will always reflect in the set class dates and are not spur of the moment. However, I don't list off weeks in my class listings since I may have sections that the off days do not apply to. Please check all class section dates to make sure you are ok with the class run time and possible days off
-All listed class times are approximate. Often, I have very eager and quick students who whiz through material. I do not believe in busy work and feel that if students have learned the material, they do not need to be given additional work just to fill time. For this reason, classes may end 3-5 minutes early. I strive to NOT stay late in a class since I know many students are going from one class to the other and I don't want to make them late for their next class.Reviews
Live Group Course
$55
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
4-8 learners per class
