Let’s Take a Few to Review Hatchet Sixth Grade Unit 3 Selection 1

to have had some effect; to have made an impression registered Hatchet Ignite Painstaking Quill Registered Smoldered Stiffened

to have been made or become rigid; fixed stiffened Hatchet Ignite Painstaking Quill Registered Smoldered Stiffened

to set on fire ignite Hatchet Ignite Painstaking Quill Registered Smoldered Stiffened

a stiff, sharp hair or spine like the pointed end of a feather quill Hatchet Ignite Painstaking Quill Registered Smoldered Stiffened

a small ax with a short handle, for use with one hand hatchet Hatchet Ignite Painstaking Quill Registered Smoldered Stiffened

burned and smoked without flame smoldered Hatchet Ignite Painstaking Quill Registered Smoldered Stiffened

very careful; particular; diligent painstaking Hatchet Ignite Painstaking Quill Registered Smoldered Stiffened

What happened to change Brian’s feelings toward the hatchet? Page 285

Why does Brian’s sleep patterns change in the cave? Page 283

Know the meaning of the word gratified.

Be familiar with the setting of the story.

What is the theme of the story? The theme of a story is the underlying message. A theme can be a universal truth or a generalization about some aspect of life To determine the theme of a story, ask yourself, "What does the author want me to learn or know?" Your answer should be a "big idea" that can stand on its own away from the story

Be familiar with the emotions that Brian felt. Know the sequence of those emotions.

Be able to recognize elements in the story that helped make the story entertaining. Remember our lesson on story elements (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)

Why does Brian become frustrated with himself?

Be familiar with all the events that are important to the plot of the story.

Be able to identify the climax of the story.

Good Luck!!!