Mrs. Withstandley

September 11, 2006

Writing: Hatchet outline

I. Topic: What I liked best about Brian

A. courageous

1. didn’t give up hope

2. persisted in getting the pack

B. resourceful/ creative

1. made his own tools and weapons

a. used what he had (bones, feathers)

2. found food

a. hunted

b. gathered edible berries

c. drank water from lake

3. made fire

C. smart

1. referred to what he had read about survival

2. valued his possessions

3. fishing

a. adjusted his aim

b. used “leftovers” as bait