Hatchet Chapter 1 Analysis

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1. Describe the setting at the beginning of the story. Where is Brian going and how is he traveling? Use details from Chapter 1 to explain. 2. What do we learn about Brian in Chapter 1? Describe two things you learn about him as a character. 3. What clues does the author give that Brian might face challenges during his trip? Use details from the chapter to explain your thinking. make a work sheet where the students answer these three questions

This learning resource focuses on the analysis of Chapter 1 of 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen. The objective is to delve into the initial setting, character development of Brian Robeson, and the foreshadowing present in the text. Students are encouraged to use textual evidence to support their understanding, examining specific elements such as Brian's travel experience in a Cessna 406, his internal conflicts regarding his parents' divorce, and the hints dropped by the author that suggest impending challenges during his journey. The resource also includes a detailed scoring rubric for evaluating written responses, emphasizing the importance of textual evidence, depth of analysis, and writing clarity.