Exploring Setting in Hatchet

Ryan·

Literature

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Create an activity for Directions: Review the Checklist for Setting below. Then read the Skill Model to examine how one student used the checklist to analyze setting in Hatchet. As you read, identify the question from the checklist the student used for each annotation. Checklist for Setting: In order to identify how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes, note the following: key elements in the plot the setting(s) in the story how the plot unfolds in a series of e...

This learning resource provides an introduction to the novel 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen, focusing on how the setting influences the plot and character development. Students are guided through a checklist to analyze the time, place, physical environment, and social context of the story. The resource emphasizes the significant role of the Canadian wilderness in shaping Brian Robeson's survival journey after a plane crash. Through specific excerpts and guided practice activities, learners will explore the challenges posed by the setting, compare it to other environments, and reflect on how it shapes character motivations and lessons learned during the narrative.