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Hatchet Enrichment Activities - Survival PBL - Search & Rescue Project
Let your kids search for Brian! In this survival activity, they analyze clues from Hatchet, conduct research, and try to locate him on a map of Canada. Staged as PBL (problem-based learning), students are posed with a simulated real-world problem and work independently to solve it. It's a great enrichment project! Open the preview to take a closer look at three options.Scenario 1 – You are the search team.In groups or individually, students take the role of the search team.They are presented wi
5th - 7th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.SL.2
Hatchet PBL Digital Project - Survival Reality Show Inspired
Survival Reality Show Inspired Project for Hatchet
This project is designed to wrap up a Hatchet novel study with a bang! Inspired by reality shows like Survivor and American Idol, I came up with this real-world project for the classic Gary Paulsen text. Engagement is high because students get to take on the role of reality television judges!
After reading the novel, students will study expert opinions on the various types of skills necessary to survive in the wild. Students look at four major
6th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.3
, RL.7.1
+12
Hatchet Survival Choice Board Activities | End of Unit Project
A Creative End-of-Unit Project for Middle School ELAEngage students with this creative and differentiated choice board inspired by ! This resource gives students multiple ways to demonstrate their understanding of the novel through survival-based, analytical, and creative activities. Perfect for: End-of-unit assessments Final projects Early finisher work Independent learning ELA centers/stations Test review Sub plans Students choose activities that explore Brian’s survival experience, per
5th - 8th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing
Hatchet Novel Study STEM Challenge | Survival Shelter Project
Bring literature to life with this engaging STEM challenge inspired by the award-winning novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen! In this cross-curricular STEM activity, students step into the role of engineers as they design and build a survival shelter for Brian Robeson after his plane crash in the Canadian wilderness. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms, this hands-on engineering challenge blends literature, science, critical thinking, and collaboration into one highly engaging ac
4th - 6th
Engineering, Literature, Physical Science
Hatchet Survival Guide Brochure Project | End of Unit Project
A Creative End-of-Unit Activity for Middle School ELABring survival skills, creativity, and literary analysis together with this engaging tri-fold brochure project inspired by ! Students will create their own wilderness survival guide using Brian’s experiences throughout the novel while practicing comprehension, theme analysis, and critical thinking. This project works perfectly as: An end-of-unit assessment A creative final project A review activity before testing Independent or partner wor
5th - 8th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing
HATCHET Survival Brochure Project
After completing the novel Hatchet, assess students knowledge of the novel in a creative way with this Survival Brochure. Using information from the novel, students write about the topics below and include drawings for the brochure. Requirements and rubric make it easy to assess. Topics included: How to make a fire All about food Shelter Top five survival pack must-haves
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading
Hatchet Poster Project: Survival Guide
🌲🪓 Hatchet Survival Poster Project Looking for a meaningful, engaging way to wrap up your Hatchet unit? This Survival Poster Project gets students thinking deeply about the story while creating something they’re proud to show off. Instead of a basic book report, students design their own “Brian’s Survival Guide”—combining reading comprehension, creativity, and critical thinking all in one. 🧠 What students will do:• Create a survival-themed poster based on Brian’s journey • Identify and ex
4th - 8th
Novel Studies, Reading, Writing
The Hatchet Novel Study/Survival Kit Project
This is an activity to be utilized during a The Hatchet Novel Study. Students will imagine what their ideal survival kit would be if they found themselves in a situation such as Brian's. This activity includes a project description and rubric, but feel free to adjust project goals to accommodate student needs. This activity is best done if printed on legal size paper (8.5 x 14 inches). RUBRIC INCLUDED
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Other (ELA)
Hatchet Survival Guide Project
Students will have a blast with this Hatchet Survival Guide project! Have your students show their knowledge and skills of Hatchet by putting them into groups or on their own by creating their own guide to surviving the wilderness! Students will create a poster, slideshow or pamphlet with information using Brian's skills as well as his mistakes he learned a lot the way. This project will help students recall information, show creativity, and work together in groups.
4th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading
Hatchet Survival Kit project
Students create their own survival kit with items that could have helped Brian live longer in the woods from the novel Hatchet. Rubric is included.
5th - 8th
Literature, Reading
Hatchet- Survival Simulation Project
This writing project asks students to explore Gary Paulsen's Hatchet and experience simulated learning. Students are given a scenario and have to prdocue three types of creative writing. A grading rubric is included.
7th - 9th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: Hatchet- Assessments, Anticipation Guide, & Project
Hatchet Survival Project
This project provides teachers and students with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the famous novel Hatchet while learning about the science unit of Trees and Forests.
The project is designed to fit the needs of all levels of students, as it can be simplified for those who need less of a challenge, and more difficult who need more of a challenge with the extension included.
Students love the hands on approach to the project that allows them to demonstrate their understanding through
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Reading
Hatchet Survival Project
A final project based on Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. Two parts to the project; 1) a Minecraft simulation including pictures, and 2) two paragraphs answering questions about the novel/their experiences.
8th - 10th
English Language Arts
Hatchet Unit Plan - Gary Paulsen Novel Study Reading Unit
Hatchet Unit Plan - Gary Paulsen Novel Study Reading Unit: This unit includes everything you need to teach Hatchet by Gary Paulsen with ease and confidence. This comprehensive novel study features engaging, ready-to-use materials designed to save time and keep students actively involved from the very first chapter. The Hatchet novel study includes presentation slides, print-ready assignments, comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, quizzes, video journals, and creative projects that brin
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+36
HATCHET Novel Study Survival Unit - Activities, Comprehension Questions Paulsen
Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL Hatchet the Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 7-week novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, projects, writing, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (424+ pages, slides, & forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the easy-grade Goo
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+30
Hatchet - Novel Study Project Craft - PBL
Want to save time?CLICK HERE to download this resource with ARTWORK included. This will save your students lots of time drawing the pictures. If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation! Engage your students in project-based learning! Since 1986, readers from around the world have been captivated by the wilderness survival novel, Hatchet, written by Gary Paulsen. Whether it is the intriguing plot, the dynamic character developm
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Hatchet STEM Activities - Novel STEM Challenges Study Survival Science & Math
This is not a run of the mill Hatchet novel study. Join Brian on his survival adventure with three STEM activities, 2 science experiments, a math exploration, and more in this Project Based Learning resource that combines STEM with literacy. I have created these STEM challenges as a way for students to engage with some of the aspects of the story in a hands-on and meaningful way.Use this STEM novel study in your book club, while doing a Hatchet read aloud, or allow students to choose one or more
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Also included in: STEM Activities Read Alouds Bundle Engineering Design Language Arts
Hatchet Pre-Reading Activity: Survival Equipment Questionnaire
This item has a slide with a chart containing survival equipment as well as prices for each. Students will use the survival equipment chart to answer the questions on the following page. You can also find this in my Hatchet Project Based Learning ch. 1-5.
4th - 8th
Literature, Reading
Hatchet Novel Study Unit - Hatchet Pre-Reading Activity - Hatchet Final Project
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Novel Study Unit - Wilderness Survival Guides - Hatchet Pre-Reading Activity and Final Project! In this Hatchet activity, students brainstorm survival tips, read about top ways to survive in the wilderness, and create their own illustrated survival guides! For the Hatchet Pre-Reading section of this activity, students read a variety of wilderness survival tips, then brainstorm and write about what tip they think is most important for survival in the wild. Perfect for a
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.1
+36
Hatchet Unit Plan - Gary Paulsen Novel Study Reading Unit - Digital Version
Hatchet Unit Plan - Gary Paulsen Novel Study Reading Unit - Digital Version: This digital Hatchet unit plan includes everything you need to teach Hatchet by Gary Paulsen with ease and confidence. This comprehensive digital novel study features engaging, ready-to-use materials designed to save time and keep students actively involved from the very first chapter. The Hatchet novel study includes Google slides, digital assignments, comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, quizzes, video jour
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+34
Hatchet Activities, 12 Research Projects, STEAM, Google Slides, & Rubrics
Want to turn your Hatchet novel study into an adventure that hooks your students from the start? Our Hatchet Activities: 12 Research Projects offers an immersive, hands-on approach that will keep your students fully engaged and eager to dive into each activity. From designing animal brochures and crafting Brian’s diary entries to building board games and exploring the science of survival, each project immerses students in self-guided learning they’ll be excited to tackle. With cross-curricular
4th - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature
"Hatchet" end of book project
After students have read "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen, test their knowledge of survival with this fun and engaging project. Students will create a survival brochure. Give students this handout with directions and lots of ideas to get them started. Also included is a rubric to grade their final brochure. Although this book is a higher grade level text, I love using it as a read aloud for my elementary level students! They absolutely love it!
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Hatchet Unit Plan - Gary Paulsen Novel Study Reading Unit - Digital Print Bundle
Hatchet Unit Plan - Gary Paulsen Novel Study Reading Unit - Digital Print Bundle: This unit includes everything you need to teach Hatchet by Gary Paulsen with ease and confidence. This comprehensive digital and print novel study features engaging, ready-to-use materials designed to save time and keep students actively involved from the very first chapter. The Hatchet novel study includes Google Slides and PowerPoint presentations, print and digital assignments, comprehension questions, vocabular
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+33
Hatchet Assignment - Brian's Survival Manual Creative Writing Novel Activity
Hatchet Assignment - Brian's Survival Manual Creative Writing Novel Activity: This engaging Hatchet assignment invites students to step into Brian Robeson’s shoes after his rescue in Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. In this creative writing project, students imagine that Brian has been asked by the Canadian government to write an official survival manual based on everything he learned during his time alone in the wilderness. Using strong text evidence from the novel, students reflect on Brian’s physical
6th - 9th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.7.1
, RL.8.1
+1
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