1. The right to hunt and trap animals is a highly contentious issue. Investigate both perspectives on this topic and then choose one side to support in a report or debate.

2. In Woodsong, Paulsen emphasizes that humans can learn from animals. Using books such as How Smart Are Animals? by Dorothy H. Patent, delve into the realm of animal intelligence. How do the findings from research align with Paulsen's observations?

3. Study the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race. Create a map of its routes, discuss its history, and provide a report on recent races.

4. Black Star, Bright Dawn by Scott O'Dell narrates the story of an Eskimo girl competing in the Iditarod. Read this book and compare it to Woodsong.

5. Paulsen has authored numerous novels about animals and learning from nature. After reading one or several of these works, use examples to identify and discuss recurring themes.

6. Paulsen frequently employs figurative language in his descriptions throughout the book. Identify examples of metaphors and similes and analyze their use in Woodsong.

7. The setting plays a crucial role in the plot of Woodsong. Discuss the setting in both sections of the book. Highlight the contrasts between the beauty of the setting and the violence of the action. How does the setting influence the changes Paulsen experiences in himself?

8. Paulsen utilizes different plot structures in the two sections of the book. One section comprises brief anecdotes or episodes, while the other is a dramatic chronological narrative. Compare and contrast these two styles. Are they effective? What might happen if the styles were switched?

9. In many biographical sources, Paulsen is quoted as saying he believes in "spiritual progress." Discuss the concept of spiritual progress or spiritual awakening as a theme in Woodsong.

10. Paulsen has often been compared to Jack London as a writer of adventure stories set in the cold north. Read one of London's works and compare it to Woodsong.