6th Grade CLUE Reading Gary Paulsen Unit - Group Assignments Week Three Reading Assignments for LC Meetings

Hatchet Brians Winter The River Chapters 14-17 Chapters 8-12 Chapters 12-18 Vocabulary Words to Watch

Hatchet
abated asset crude drone exasperation exulted furor gorge hefted infuriating lunged prong receded seeping spasm stable tendrils wallow

Brians Winter
scrutinized reality venison terminal fletch embedded aligned shanks dislocate lance stymied enclosure

The River
anvil shards flint horde fissure tinder squelch exasperation ethics prying negated vital streamlined

Weekly Journal Topic and Skill of Focus

Hatchet
After Brian recovers the survival kit from the airplane, he finds the rifle and says it makes him feel less close to his natural surroundings. Although the rifle makes killing animals easier, Brian is not entirely happy with it. Write an essay addressing these questions and others of your own making: Why do you think the rifle made Brian uncomfortable? Do weapons make people more likely to kill and less aware of the consequences of killing? Are there lessons to learn in Hatchet about the use of weapons in modern society?

Brians Winter
Describe in detail the bear's attack on Brian and his shelter. Give details to explain what damage was done and how Brian managed to survive the large beast's invasion. Does this even seem realistic to you? If you were Brian, how would you have handled this disaster?

The River
Before, Brian survived in the wilderness by himself. This time he is responsible for another person. Describe an activity you almost always prefer to do alone and another activity that is better with a group or at least one other person. Give reasons for your preferences.

Week Two: Journal Topic

Week Two: Specific Skill

Characterization