
Gary Paulsen Novel Study Collection
A collection of Novel Studies for 12 of Gary Paulsen's popular books:
Hatchet
The River
The Winter Room
Woods Runner
Lawn Boy
Woodsong
Northwind
Tracker
Brian's Return
Brian's Hunt
Fishbone's Song
Soldier's Heart
Organized chapter by chapter, each section includes the following activities:
- Before You Read
- Vocabulary Exercises
- Comprehension Questions
- Extension Activities
This resource covers key literary concepts and skills, such as setting, literary devices, character studies, and conflict analysis. It also features research assignments, creative writing prompts, cloze activities, parts of speech exercises, analogies, synonyms, and interactive puzzles (crossword, word search). Students can further explore the novel through storyboard creation and sequence charting. A complete teachers answer key is included with every unit.
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