Hatchet Novel Study Unit

Explore the Wilderness with this Comprehensive Hatchet Novel Study!

Bring Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet to life in your classroom or homeschool with a novel study designed to deepen comprehension and critical thinking. Whether you’re teaching in person or online, this resource offers printable, digital (Google Slides), or combo options, giving you the flexibility to meet your students’ needs.

This Hatchet unit isn’t about mundane chapter-by-chapter questions. Instead, it’s packed with engaging activities that encourage students to connect with the text, analyze themes, and explore the challenges and triumphs of survival in the wilderness. Designed for reluctant and advanced readers alike, this resource provides structured, standards-aligned lessons in an accessible format.

What’s Included in the Print & Digital Hatchet Novel Study Unit:

• Three Formats for Differentiation:
  • Printable trifolds for hands-on learning
  • Cut-and-paste journal prompts for interactive notebooks
  • Google Slides for digital classrooms
• Daily Vocabulary Practice: Build academic vocabulary with Word of the Day activities
• Instructional Planning Guide: A detailed roadmap for seamless implementation
• Built-in Graphic Organizers: Support comprehension and text analysis
• Answer Keys: Save time with ready-to-use answers

Skills Students Will Master:

• Summarizing and identifying key events
• Analyzing character traits and relationships
• Exploring cause and effect relationships
• Making inferences and drawing conclusions
• Evaluating problems and solutions
• Understanding the author’s craft and word choice
  …and more!

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Engages reluctant and struggling readers with approachable activities
• Promotes critical thinking through focused comprehension skills
• Saves hours of prep time with ready-to-use materials in print and digital formats
• Encourages discussion and reflection, helping students connect with the text

Flexible Formats for Every Classroom:

• Printable Version: Perfect for hands-on learning and interactive notebooks
• Digital Version (Google Slides): Ideal for distance learning or tech-friendly classrooms
• Print & Digital Bundle: Get the best of both worlds with all materials included

Perfect for Literature Circles, Book Clubs, or Individual Study
This Hatchet novel study brings the adventure and themes of Gary Paulsen’s classic story to life, making it a great choice for upper elementary and middle school readers. Whether used for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent study, this resource makes teaching Hatchet as exciting as the story itself!

Choose the format that works best for you: Printable, Digital, or the Print & Digital Combo—and start your students’ wilderness adventure today!