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ELA Novel study: Hatchet About 9 minutes

Hatchet: Conflict and Character Change

    2 types of conflict in Hatchet

    A conflict is a problem that a character must face.

    Character change: how the thoughts and actions of a character are different at the end of a story.

    Watch Brian change

    Person vs naturePerson vs self
    BeginningBrian is scared. Brian feels sorry for himself and waits for help.
    EndBrian is calm and patient. Brian thinks, plans, and solves problems.
    Turning point: the event where a character begins to change.

    Try it

    Sort the conflicts in Hatchet

    1. Click a conflict card.
    2. Click the box for the conflict type. On a computer, you can also drag the card to the box.
    3. Read the feedback. Sort all 8 cards.

    Click a conflict card to start.

    Quick check

    Answer 5 questions. You see your score at the end.