Hatchet Assessment

What are some survival skills that Brian learns in the book Hatchet?

• Brian learns how to swim in the book Hatchet.

• Brian learns how to fly a plane in the book Hatchet.

• Brian learns how to speak a foreign language in the book Hatchet.

• Some survival skills that Brian learns in the book Hatchet are making fire, finding food, building shelter, and making tools.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.10

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3

How does Brian use his hatchet to survive in the wilderness?

• Brian uses his hatchet to make tools, build a shelter, start a fire, and hunt for food.

• Brian uses his hatchet to chop down trees and clear a path.

• Brian uses his hatchet to dig a hole and bury his waste.

• Brian uses his hatchet to play games and pass the time.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Describe Brian's character traits and how they help him in his survival journey.

• Impulsiveness, indecisiveness, and lack of creativity

• Resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness

• Courage, determination, and intelligence

• Complacency, inflexibility, and laziness

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What are some themes explored in the book Hatchet?

• Adventure, mystery, and fantasy

• Survival, self-reliance, and resilience

• Friendship, love, and trust

• Grief, loss, and regret

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Explain the plot summary of Hatchet.

• Hatchet is a non-fiction book about the history of the hatchet tool and its uses throughout the ages.

• Hatchet is a novel about a boy named Brian who becomes stranded in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash and must survive with only a hatchet as his tool and companion.

• Hatchet is a science fiction novel about a boy who travels through time and space with a magical hatchet as his guide.

• Hatchet is a novel about a girl who gets lost in the city and must find her way home with only a map as her tool and companion.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What are some important wilderness survival techniques mentioned in the book?

• The book mentions important wilderness survival techniques such as building a shelter, finding and purifying water, starting a fire, foraging for food, and navigating using a compass or natural landmarks.

• The book mentions important wilderness survival techniques such as relying on a tent for shelter, finding and drinking water from a stagnant pond, and starting a fire by pouring gasoline on wood.

• The book mentions important wilderness survival techniques such as building a treehouse for shelter, finding and drinking water from a river without purifying it, and starting a fire by rubbing two sticks together.

• The book mentions important wilderness survival techniques such as using a cell phone to call for help, relying on GPS for navigation, and bringing a fully stocked cooler for food and water.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does Brian's character change throughout the story?

• Brian's character changes from being helpless and scared to becoming more self-reliant and confident.

• Brian's character remains the same throughout the story

• Brian's character becomes more dependent on others

• Brian's character becomes more helpless and scared

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Discuss the theme of resilience in Hatchet.

• The theme of resilience in Hatchet is the main character's ability to communicate with animals in the wilderness.

• The theme of resilience in Hatchet is the main character's ability to find food and water in the wilderness.

• The theme of resilience in Hatchet is the ability of the main character, Brian, to adapt and survive in the wilderness after a plane crash.

• The theme of resilience in Hatchet is the main character's ability to build a shelter and start a fire.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What challenges does Brian face in the wilderness and how does he overcome them?

• Brian faces challenges such as finding water, building a fire, and dealing with wild animals. He overcomes them by learning survival skills, collecting rainwater, starting a fire with flint, and scaring away animals.

• Brian faces challenges such as finding food, building shelter, and dealing with loneliness. He overcomes them by learning survival skills, hunting and fishing for food, constructing a shelter, and keeping himself occupied.

• Brian faces challenges such as navigating through the wilderness, finding medical supplies, and dealing with extreme weather conditions. He overcomes them by learning navigation techniques, creating a first aid kit from natural resources, and building a sturdy shelter.

• Brian faces challenges such as avoiding dangerous plants, finding clean water, and dealing with injuries. He overcomes them by learning to identify poisonous plants, purifying water through boiling, and treating injuries with natural remedies.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the significance of the hatchet in the story?

• The hatchet symbolizes survival and self-reliance.

• The hatchet is a tool for building shelter.

• The hatchet represents a weapon used for violence.

• The hatchet is a symbol of wealth and power.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2