Discussion Director
Your job is to write five questions and answers from the assigned reading. You should write a thinking question on your own that will really spark a thoughtful discussion and then choose from these question types:
Write down the page and paragraph number of the passage, the first and last two words of the passage, and the reason you chose this passage (make sure you explain why) Then, ask a question about your passage and give an answer. Finally, answer one of the following two questions: Why did the author include this passage and give an answer? What does this passage add to the story?
Your job is to complete word wizard for the following 3 words:
Exasperation Pg. 87 par. 4
Gratified Pg. 92 par. 4
Enclosure Pg. 136 par. 1
Character Sketcher
Your job as Character Sketcher is to identify passages in this section that exhibit the following actions/ traits for Brian:
Resourcefulness
Delight
Cleverness
You should then explain how each passage demonstrates or proves these traits, identify the character’s goal (which is what the character wants to do accomplish), identify the problem and solution in the reading, and complete a sketch or illustration of the character
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Your job is to complete a Character Sketcher for Brian in this section.
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Visit www.randomhouse.com/features/garypaulsen/about.html and answer the following questions.
What are some other books by Gary Paulsen?
Why did he write a sequel to The Hatchet called Brian’s winter?
How are his books written from experience?
Write a letter to the author. What are some questions you might have about the book or his life?