This sheet is retained for the transactional writing task. Students are to read the novel Hatchet during one week of class time and homework, completing the log . Students log Brian's survival experiences as they read. They could already be familiar with this novel and should find this activity relatively easy. Here is a list of alternative survival novels , or a profitable 'survival' search can be made at the MGPL Webrary .
Groups discuss and compare their logs.
Each group summarises and displays their findings, as traits and strategies, outlining profile of Brian as a survivor , sharing it with the class. Transactional writing task Students will need a copy of the assessment activity and class' profile of an Archetypal Survivor and profile of Brian as a survivor , together with their Hatchet Log . Students are encouraged to share their writing during this process, using the user-friendly rubric as an interrogation tool. Teacher gives individual help to students, who then share their drafts in their groups for conferencing feedback. Poster and dramatic presentation Students will need a copy of this assessment activity their Research Findings and Hatchet Log .