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Interactive unit - created by Katy ISD ITF's

Watch this movie to Activate your schema (see the R Drive for original files - available only on KISD Campus)

Then create a Word Wall to help set the tone and start thinking about vocabulary. (see the R Drive for original files - available only on KISD Campus)

book talks

the true story behind the book (a non-fiction connection)

author site

Watch this movie to learn about the author (see the R Drive for original files - available only on KISD Campus)

Before you read, generate questions or make predictions. (see the R Drive for original files - available only on KISD Campus)

listen to a "chunk" - Chapter 1

read a "chunk" - Chapter 1

Compare to poetry.

o See Wilderness by Gary Olsen.

§ How is the setting described.

§ Do you think the setting of Hatchet is similar?

§ How is the tone of the poem different?

o See poetry about mosquitoes from the Ms. Kizun’s 6th graders in New Jersey

§ Do these poems describe the same experience Brian has with mosquitoes?

Create a movie poster about the book, like this one (see the R Drive for original files - available only on KISD Campus)