Active+Reading

In this section you will become "active" in the story and grow in your critical analysis of written materials. This will be an ongoing assignment that you can work on as you read. All of your responses will be posted on your group's page. If you have any questions, please see the discussion tab, as this is where the assignments will be posted.

Chapters 1-5 Brian uses his skills of observation to take stock of his surroundings. Record what Brian finds as he checks out his possessions. Predict how he might use each possession to help him survive.

Please create and write a list on your group's page. Anyone may go in and edit/add items as you encounter them in the book, just make sure not to duplicate. Please create a heading "Uses for Brian's Possession" and create the list under that.

Chapters 6-12 As he sets up camp and settles in, Brian uses his hatchet for a variety of purposes and in several different ways. List the ways in which Brian uses his hatchet. Next to it, write what he gained by using it. Again, this will will be an ongoing assignment, which you need to add to as you read. An example that you can use would be:

For protection--peace of mind

Please create a heading called "Hatchet Use" on your group's page, and write your responses underneath. Again, anyone may add to it. Make sure that between everyone you have listed everything. Also, remember to check for duplicates.

Chapter 13 - Epilogue As Brian learns how to survive in the wilderness, he becomes aware that he is different from the person he was when he began his trip. He notices differences in the way the "New Brian" thinks and gets things done. What are some of the changes that he notices?

Please create a heading called "The Changing of Brian" on your group's page, and list your ideas underneath. First list what the Old Brian" would do and then list what the "New Brian" does.

An example you can use: Fear of wolves--stands, watches, and nods