Lit Circle: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
(age 12-15) 9- 10:15AM Instructor: Valerie Miles
Available spots
Service Description
In this session of Literature Circle, students will embark on an unforgettable adventure through Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet—a powerful story of resilience, courage, and self-discovery. Together, we’ll journey alongside thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson as he learns to survive in the Canadian wilderness. Each week, students will take on rotating Literature Circle roles—Discussion Director, Connector, Vocabulary Master, and Summarizer—encouraging leadership, collaboration, and deep comprehension. Through these roles, learners will practice thoughtful conversation techniques such as asking clarifying questions, building on one another’s ideas, and respectfully sharing differing perspectives. Each weekly session will conclude with a creative extension activity—a fun, artistic outlet designed to spark imagination and self-expression. Join us as we dive into Hatchet—a story that reminds us of the strength we find within ourselves when faced with the unknown.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
We keep our classes small to enhance learning outcomes. Because of this, it is important that our classes are filled up with students that are committed to the class. If you have questions about a class, please contact us prior to signing up to make sure the class will meet your expectations. Classes can ONLY be dropped within the first two weeks of the semester. There is a $65 fee if dropped within the first week of class. There is an $80 fee if dropped within the second week of class. The remaining balance after dropping will be refunded. Classes CANNOT be dropped after the second week of scheduled classes. After the second week of scheduled classes no refund will be given. To drop a class please email iphglearning@gmail.com IPHG reserves the right to cancel any class. In the event IPHG cancels class is canceled before beginning, a credit to be applied for future semesters will be given. Credit will be for the value of the canceled class.
Contact Details
4057 N Harding Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
iphglearning@gmail.com