Curated OER
The Ultimate Survivor Using Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
What items would you need to survive if you were stranded in a remote place? Using chapter 10 of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, middle-schoolers work through a Six Trait writing activity to create a story about their own survival in a similar...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Crane, London, and Literary Naturalism
In this lesson plan, students will consider Crane, London, and Literary Naturalism. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Abel's Island
This book review of William Steig's Abel's Island features suggestions for comparisons to other survival stories.