Bully, bullied, or bystander? Paul Langan's The Bully is the anchor text in a unit that examines bullying and violence. After a close reading of the text, readers imagine themselves as the characters and consider how they would react in...

What a creative way to discuss a novel! This presentation about the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen provides all the elements for a thorough exploration. It begins with the main premise of the novel, a young boy stranded in the wilderness,...

Fourth graders read the novel Hatchet. In this novel lesson, 4th graders begin reading Hatchet. Students break into groups, view the cover of the book and predict what the plot will be. Students write their list on paper. Students read...