Brian transforms significantly over the course of the novel Hatchet as a result of his experiences after a plane crash. He learns survival skills like making fire and finding food and shelter in the wilderness. He becomes more self-reliant and less afraid. By the end of the novel, Brian has changed from a dependent city boy to a resilient young man capable of surviving on his own in the wilderness.

1. Question:
How did Brian transform over the course of the novel, Hatchet? Provide evidence from the text that illustrates
that Brian changes as a result of his experiences.
3 Paragraphs: Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Introduction:
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Hook Sentence--pulls the reader in
o Question
o Statement about change
o Quote about change
Hook Statements:
Question Have you ever had a problem that made you change the way you think about things?
 Do you think change is a good thing?
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Statement Change is something that most people try to avoid.
 Conflicts in life often produce change.
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Quote
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“Grief does not change you; it reveals you” (John Green).
“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do
have power over instead of craving control over what you don't” (Steve Maraboli).
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Transition Sentence--ties the hook to the thesis
Thesis Statement--what you are proving in your essay
o Change is often a result of the conflict and events that a character faces throughout a novel.
Sample Intro Paragraph:
“Grief does not change you; it reveals you” (John Green). In literature and in life, change
happens even when you least expect it. Change is often a result of the conflict and events that a
character faces throughout a novel.

2. Body:
Conclusion: