Hatchet - Term 2 Week 1 Lesson 1 - Novel Study Workbook

Sep 28, 2026

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Term 2 Week 1 Lesson 1 provides a structured novel study workbook for Hatchet, covering Chapters 1–4 and scheduled reading tasks for Chapters 1–2 and 3–4. It includes pre-reading activities such as an anticipation guide and plane-parts labeling exercise, then vocabulary and comprehension work tied to aviation terminology. The workbook adds decision-making charts, an extended response on Brian’s memories and hatchet use, and a writing task about acting quickly in an emergency.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time18 min

AccessFree to download

Term 2 Week 1 Lesson 1

Pre-reading: Anticipation guide

Pre-reading: Parts of a plane

Hatchet novel study workbook

Chapters one and two

Vocabulary (aviation terms)

Comprehension questions

Activity: Decision-making

Extended response

Writing activity

Chapters three and four

Vocabulary (synonyms)

Comprehension

| 8 ENGLISH(ALTERNATE) | | | --- | --- | | Term 2 Week 1 | | | Lesson | Content | | 1 | PUBLIC HOLIDAY | | 2 | We are beginning the term with a novel study of the text Hatchet.You have been provided with
a copy of the text and a work book for Chapters 1-4.Have a look at the title,cover and blurb
(you willfind this on the back)to get an idea of what this novel is about.Before you begin
reading,you will need to complete the pre-reading activities provided.There are two parts.The
first requires you to respond to some statements relevant to the text.It would be excellent to
discuss your responses with someone at home,explaining why you have responded in the way
that you did.To get a feel for the setting of the text,watch the short clip mentioned.Finally,
complete the labelling exercise.Depending how long this takes,you may want to start reading
chapter 1 today. | | 3 | You should read chapter 1 and 2 today(about 20 pages).You can read aloud to someone or
yourself,or check Youtube for an audio version of the book (type 'Hatchet audio book'into
search bar).
If you look at your work booklet for this section of the text,you will notice that there are
activities on vocabulary,comprehension and themes as well as an extended response and a
writing activity.Do the vocabulary section BEFORE you start reading.Answer the comprehension
questions DURING reading-the answers to these just need to be found in the text. | | 4 | Complete all activities for Chapter 1-2 today.
Read Chapter 3-4(13 pages).Again,do vocabulary activity before reading,and comprehension
questions while reading. | | 5 | Complete all activities for Chapter 3-4 today.
If you have time to spare,check online for quizzes about Hatchet Chapters 1-4,and have a go at
testing your memory! | | | In addition to the above,you may access your Wordflyers account and complete the assigned
lesson.You should also be engaging in at least 15 minutes of personal reading of material of
your own choosing each day(your assigned novel is not included in this). | BEFORE YOU READ Anticipation guide Next to each statement,write an'A'if you agree or a 'D'if youdisagree with it.Talk through your responses with someone else. | Agree or
disagree? | | | --- | --- | | If your parents do something to make you angry,
you should talk to them about it. | | | A wild animal will not bother yoU unless yoU
bother it. | | | Feeling sorry for yourself doesn't help anything. | | | The best way to learn is from your mistakes. | | | It is better to wait and have patience than to rush
into things. | | | To keep on top of things,stay positive. | | | We control what happens in our lives based on
our actions. | | | Only the strong survive,not the weak. | | | Crying or releasing your emotions makes you a
stronger person. | | To get a sense of the setting of this book,check out this video on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMRwH-1rM2g(Deep Canadian BushFlying).The commentary isn't very interesting,but take note of the scenery. BEFORE YOU READ Parts of a plane There are many vocabulary words in this story that refer to the partof an airplane.Locate and label each part (as best as possible)the pictures below. Rudder Engine Cockpit Propeller Windshield Fuselage Wings Control wheelDashboardAltimeterThrottle # Hatchet Novel study workbookTotal marks /160 Name: Chapters one and two Vocabulary The following numbered words relate to aviation.Draw a line from each wordon the left to its definition on the right.then use the numbered words to fill inthe blanks in the sentences below. 1.altitudea.control panel in a vehicle 2.cockpitb.instrument that shows how high a plane is flying 3.transmitterc.height of an object above the earth's surface 4.altimeterd.compartment in an airplane where the

FAQs

What should be completed before starting to read Hatchet?

Complete the pre-reading activities, including the anticipation guide and the parts-of-a-plane labeling exercise. Then proceed with assigned reading and the chapter tasks.

How are vocabulary and comprehension tasks organized for each reading period?

Complete the vocabulary section before reading, then answer comprehension questions during reading. Answers must be found in the text.

What decision-making activity is included in the workbook?

A chart asks the reader to consider alternative actions and probable results while Brian imagines events between radio transmissions, preparing for what happens when the plane lands.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Sarah