Chapters 16-19 in HatchetFinishing up the book

During this presentationYou should be answering the questions that are

asked in a word doc that you attach to the assignment that is listed for today

Summary of Chapter 16After facing a challenge to his food supply and

shelter, Brian makes changes to both in an effort to ensure his continued survival.

Brian’s mentality has shifted from day-to-day survival to one of long term planning. He devises a system of cooking that allows him to enjoy better meals.

StruggleAnswer in a word doc:

What is Brian struggling with most in Hatchet?What are your thoughts about the theme of this

book? What possible themes does this book work with?

17 and 18 SummaryAfter a tornado damages his shelter and puts out

his fire, Brian must start over. While rebuilding his shelter Brian recalls the

survival pack that the pilot mentioned to him. In his efforts to retrieve the pack from the downed

plane, Brian sees the pilot’s body causing him to become sick and drop his hatchet which he has to retrieve from the bottom of the lake.

Brian locates the pack which has several items which will help him survive.

Questions….How would the book had been different if Brian

STARTED his survival journey with the survival pack?

Why do you think the author chose to do the story this way?

Chapter 19What surprised you about this chapter?How does Brian’s survival End?