Hatchet Chapters 3 & 4

In Chapter 3 & 4 Brian manages to crash land the airplane in an L-shaped lake without killing himself. He wakes up after the crash, finding himself alone in the Canadian wilderness.

Think about how you would feel in Brian's situation. What would you do? What connections could you draw on to help you survive?

Please look for your teachers comments in the Chapter 2 post.

Hatchet Chapter 2

In Chapter 2 Brian does his best to learn to fly, control the plane and decide on a plan to land the plane. What information or connections do you have that would have helped you in Brian's situation.
Use your point outline to help you with your writing. Remember to reread and edit your work so that it makes sense.

Details are important.

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

In Chapter 1 we are introduced toBrian. We find out that he and his parents have recently been through a difficult divorce and Brian is on his way to spend the summer with his father. During the flight, in a small one engine airplane, the pilot has a heart attack leaving Brian alone to fend for himself.

Use your knowledge of Literature circles to comment on the first chapter. I am most interested in your connections to the story and why they are important or significant to you.