Hatchet Introduction Presentation - Discussion, Gary Paulsen Biography, Context

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Hatchet introduction presentation includes absolutely everything you need to introduce the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen to your students. This interactive PowerPoint presentation includes pre-reading discussion questions, a biography of Paulsen, a fun review quiz, genre, and novel context and background information.

Included in Hatchet Introduction Presentation:

➡️ This 15-slide PowerPoint presentation is the perfect way of introducing Hatchet to your students. The slides will provide students with the background information they need before they begin reading. Included in the presentation: 
  • Pre-reading group discussion questions to help students make text-to-self connections.
  • Novel title and cover analysis
  • A detailed biography of Gary Paulsen, author of Hatchet.
  • A quiz within the slideshow about Gary Paulsen to check student attention and comprehension.
  • Background information on the novel.
  • Information on the genre of the novel (adventure and coming-of-age novel)
  • And more!

Using Hatchet Introduction Presentation in Your Classroom

Use this presentation as a way of introducing Hatchet intentionally to prepare students for reading. Students will be provided opportunities for classroom discussion, forming and justifying an opinion, and understanding important contexts (novel background, author).

What Teachers Are Saying About Hatchet Introduction Presentation:

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>>>This resource is included in my unit plan for the novel!

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