Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Anticipation Guide

Something About 7th Grade

1. Divorce disrupts the life of all children no matter their age.

2. Survival is more of a mind set than anything.

3. Learning a terrible secret about a parent will destroy your relationship with them.

4. To have a happy family relationship, you must always share your thoughts, feelings, and fears with each other.

5. I could eat anything if my life depended upon it.

6. I could hunt, kill, and cook whatever I needed in order to survive.

7. A drastic change in one's life will have nightmarish effects.

First Days of School 2011-2012 PSI

Something about the 7th grade students!