Dogsong by Gary Paulsen
Task Five: Gary Paulsen
With this task, we will explore the life of author Gary Paulson. Reading information about the author of a book will give you an insight into his experiences and his motivation. I hope you will find information that will inspire you also! Please read the questions carefully, and then search the website provided to find the answers.
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Give two details about his childhood that you think influenced his writing.
2. What became “a light in the darkness” for him?
3. Why did he quit writing?
4. How did he get back into writing?
Website:
http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/paulsen.html
Task Five: Gary Paulsen
With this task, we will explore the life of author Gary Paulson. Reading information about the author of a book will give you an insight into his experiences and his motivation. I hope you will find information that will inspire you also! Please read the questions carefully, and then search the website provided to find the answers.
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Give two details about his childhood that you think influenced his writing.
2. What became “a light in the darkness” for him?
3. Why did he quit writing?
4. How did he get back into writing?
Website:
http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/paulsen.html