Author’s Note 3 Questions

2 Lenses from which to view McCandless 1 Reason why the author is an unreliable narrator

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To further self-assess your own writing, underline proper embedding of quotes (no stand alone quotes allowed!) and circle or

mark in bold citations if they correctly appear after each direct quote or paraphrased source. Each piece of information that

came from a source should have one underline and one circle or bold font. If you are missing either, correct your mistakes.

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Author’s Note

Into the

Map out McCandless’s journey by adding a mark on the

map for each stop he makes. Be sure to add a note about

who he impacts in each location along the way.

Where in the world is Chris “Alexander Supertramp” McCandless ?

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Name:

County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report for Chapter 2 Reporting Officer: Date and Time of the Incident:

Name of Person who Reported the Incident: Victim name, if known: Gender: Age : Height: Weight:

Location of the Incident:

Directions: Write a summary of a key witness’s account who found McCandless’s body . Use technical writing elements such as a

professional tone, precise details, and clear word-choice.

MLA Formatting

I N T R O D U C T I O N

F- First, grab the reader’s attention with a quote, scene, fact, personal connection, humor, mystery, or imaginary scenario. L- List the major author(s) and title(s) then give a general overview of the work(s)

A –Alter and add words from the prompt

S- State your thesis statement

(Can be proven, answers a question, leads to discussion)

H- Hunt for evidence to support your thesis (This is an action, not a sentence)

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L-

A-

S-

H– Sources I plan to use to support my thesis:

Body

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T – Topic sentence

R – Restrictive sentence to narrow the topic

I – Integrate evidence from text

P – Prove point of quote

O – Offer further evidence and explanation

D – Declare your final thoughts

T- Firstly, Essentially, Initially, Primarily, Furthermore, Likewise, Moreover, To

continue, Yet another, Above all, etc.

R--Namely, More specifically, Especially, Particularly,

Notably, Chiefly, Clearly, etc.

I— Embed evidence: The author states, argues, remarks

P– Clearly, This proves, This shows, This demonstrates,

This verifies, This corroborates, This supports, etc.

O– Embed evidence: The author adds, emphasizes, elaborates

D– Therefore, Thus, Hence, Consequently, Convincingly,

Certainly, Decisively, This proves, This verifies,

C O N C L U S I

O N

B- Bring back the thesis statement

A–Alter and add words from the prompt

S – Summarize your main point(s)

E– End strongly with a profound thought

B- In closure, To conclude, Finally, Ultimately, In brief, etc.

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Chapter 1-2 Incident report

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Format:

Author’s last name, first name. Title in

Italics. Place it was published: Publisher,

date it was published. medium of publi-

cation (print or web?).

Example:

Foster, Thomas. How to Read Literature Like a Professor.

New York: Harper Perennial, 2003. Print.

In-text citation:

(Author’s last name and

page number)

(Foster 111)

Book with a single author: MLA CITATIONS

Format:

Author’s last name, first name. “Page

Title in Quotation Marks.” Whole Web-

site Title in Italics. Publisher/Sponsor (if

none, use n.p.).Publication date (if none,

use n.d.)Medium of publication (print or

web?). Date of access.

Example:

Daly, Joyce. “What are You Like? Mary Pat Kelly” Irish

America. Irish America LLC. 2006-2011. Web. 4

February 2015.

In-text citation:

(Author’s last name and

page number)

(Daly 1)

Website with an author:

Website without an author:

Format:

“Page Title in Quotation Marks.” Whole

Website Title in Italics. Publisher/Sponsor

(if none, use n.p.).Publication date (if

none, use n.d.)Medium of publication

(print or web?). Date of access.

Example:

“Research and Citations Resources.” Purdue OWL . The

Writing Lab, The OWL at Purdue, and Purdue

University. 2015. Web. 22 September 2015.

In-text citation:

(“Article Title in Quotation

Marks” and page number)

(“Research and Citation

Resources” 1)

Please note: Into the Wild is comprised of quotes from other people. For example, the author uses McCandless’s journal entries to

bring a primary source into his writing. If you quote from one of these types of sources, you will need to use the following meth-

od: Chris McCandless journals, “ happiness in life is to live for others” (qtd. in Krakauer 169).

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Revealing Character Traits Chapter 3

Directions:

1. Write adjectives to describe McCandless on a sticky note.

2. Find the passage of text that revealed that trait to you.

3. Write and cite that passage under the sticky note. You

must cite correctly by using the author’s last name and

page number in parenthesis

Essay

Hypothesis Experiment or Investigation procedure

Conclusion

If McCandless consumed enough

domestic, nursery-grown potato seeds,

then their mild toxicity would compound

enough to poison him to death.

1. Determine how many potato seeds would

have to be consumed to compound enough

toxins to kill someone of his weight and size.

2. Determine if it was possible for McCandless

to carry that many pounds of potatoes in a

backpack the exact size McCandless had.

Even though potato seeds do contain solanine, a poison that

occurs in the plants of the nightshade family, it would take

many, many pounds of them to kill someone. Gallien com-

mented on how light McCandless’s backpack was, so it

would have been impossible for McCandless to have

If McCandless mistook poisonous wild

sweet pea (Hedysarum mackenzii) for

wild potato, then he would died from

the poisonous sweet pea’s toxins.

If McCandless consumed wild potato

(Hedysarum alpinum) seeds which had a

high concentration of an alkaloid known as

swainsonine also found in locoweeds, then

the alkaloid levels would kill him.

(don’t fill this box out until reading the article below)

Chapter 18 THE SCIENTIFIC Method Question presented to autopsy specialists and investigators:

New hypothesis found here:

“Mystery of Chris

McCandless’s Death

Chapter 3 Character Traits

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Reporting Officer’s Summary of Incident:

Essay Topics:

1. How does the grip of wilderness play a role in the imagination of McCandless & others like him?

Evidence 1 page number and notes:

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Evidence 6 page number and notes:

2. How does the allure of high-risk activities control young people of a certain mind?

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Evidence 4 page number and notes

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Evidence 6 page number and notes:

3. What are the consequences of pursuing pure, total freedom?

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Transcendentalist Comparison Chapter 4 Tiny House

Folks Thoreau Emerson Chris

McCandless Living

quarters

N/A

View of “things”

(possessions,

clutter, etc.)

Definition of

happiness

Chapter 17-18 Close Reading & Science behind death

Chapter 16 Irony Cartoon used with permission

from Jon Dorn. You can find more

of his work here:

Jon Dorn Cartoons.

Film. Mu- sic.

Directions:

1. Analyze the cartoon above

noting the use of irony.

2. Draw a cartoon to

represent the irony found in

chapter sixteen in regards to

what we find out about the

bus’s exact location.

Analysis of irony:

Tiny House Prezi

Chapter 4 Transcendentalist Comparison

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Sentence Combining practice Directions: After finding 3 character reveals, combine all 3 descriptions together to form one sentences that sums up McCandless:

Chapter 17 Close Reading

“[He] mused that Chris was born into the wrong century. He

was looking for more adventures and freedom than today’s society gives

people.” In coming to Alaska, McCandless yearned to wander uncharted

country, to find a blank spot on the map. In 1992, however, there were

no more blank spots on the map—not in Alaska, not anywhere. But Chris

with his idiosyncratic logic, came up with an elegant solution to this

dilemma: He simply got rid of the map. In his own mind, if nowhere

else, the terra would thereby remain incognita” (Krakauer 174).

1. What century do you think

McCandless would thrive in?

Why? What details can you

give about time period to

support your answer?

3. What does this word

mean and why is it a

precise word to use to

describe McCandless?

2 We live in the land of the

free. What does the

speaker mean by this

statement then?

4. Why would the author

choose to use these

foreign words? Hint: Look

up Latin word terra in-

cognita to see what these

words are used to de-

scribe.

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Jack London McCandless Many people have thoughts

in their head that contradict

with the actions of their

body. Using these body

templates, compare the

ideas, beliefs, and dreams

of each man to the actions

they actually carry out in

their life.

Chapter 5

Chapter 16 Theme and irony

Accountable Talk Stems to use during class discussion

I want to continue that thought by adding…

I can see your point but based on my evidence of ____________, I think….

I disagree with __________’s evidence because…

___________’s insight is the same as mine in that…..

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Chapter 5-6 Jack London Comparison & Belt symbolism

Values and rules to live

by

View of nature and

the

environment

Tiny House

Transcendentalist

Song

No phone, no pool no pets, I

ain’t got no cigarettes

I’m a man of means by no

means, king of the road

Third boxcar, midnight train,

destination, Bangor Maine

Old worn out suit and shoes, I

don’t pay no union dues

McCandless

An aesthetic voyager whose

home is the road.

No phone, no pool, no pets, no

cigarettes

Ten days and nights of freight

trains and hitchhiking bring him to

the great white north

No longer to be poisoned by

civilization he flees

Match common themes: Theme Summary:

Why do you think McCandless enjoyed this song? What is the overarching

theme found in his declaration of independence and “King of the Road?”

Chapter 16

In Chapter 16, we find McCandless’s declaration of independence in which he alludes to Roger Miller’s “King of the Road” song.

Analyze McCandless’s engraved life motto and “King of the Road” to find a common theme in both.

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Chapters 7 and 8 give us insight into the two different lenses from which to view McCandless.

Directions: As you read, pretend you are looking through these two lenses. Write down evidence from the text that proves the view point you are looking through. Even though you have probably formed your own opinion by now, you must look through BOTH lenses and give evidence for each.

First Viewpoint Lens You admire McCandless for having the courage to take action to fulfil his dream and noble ideals.

Chapter 7 and 8

Second Viewpoint Lens You think McCandless is a narcissistic, selfish, and unprepared idiot who threw his life away.

Socratic Seminar 3

Accountable Talk Stems to use during class discussion

I want to add to the point about ________ by stating….

____________ gave a good example of __________, and I would like to add…

A question that ____________’s statement brings up is…

A question I still have about what _________ said is….

I agree with most of what _________ said, but I disagree about the part on….

Evidence

Evidence Evidence

Evidence

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Chapter 7-8 argumentative Viewpoint

Chapter 6

In this chapter, we get an idea of the experiences McCandless views as having the most impact on his jour-ney into the wild. He uses symbols of these events in an artful representation on his hand-tooled leather belt.

Directions:

1. Draw each of the pictorial representations found on McCandless’s belt.

3 Questions that generate discussion

? If _________________ would have happened instead of ___________________, how would….

? When do you think…

? Why do you think…

2 Insights into deeper meanings

+ I agree with ____________________ because

+ I think it’s interesting that……

1 Connection to your personal life

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Directions:

Using this Venn diagram, compare

and contrast the similarities and

differences among each man.

Chapters 9, 14, & 15 Others like McCandless

Socratic Seminar 2

Accountable Talk Stems to use during class discussion

I want to expand on what __________ said about __________ by adding…..

I really like the point __________ made about __________ because…

A counter claim to __________’s point would be….

My question is related to _________’s insight/question/connection. I would like to know…..

Tell me ___________, can you add a little more about your reasons for thinking_____________ because I’m still confused about…

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Chapter 9,14,15 Others Like McCandless

Now that you have evidence from your viewpoint lenses, write an argumentative paragraph on your

deciding view of McCandless. Is he someone to be admired or condemned? Use two forms of evidence to

support your claim and also remember to address the counterclaim to your argument. Be sure to cite your

evidence properly using the author’s last name and page number (Krakauer ___).

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3 Questions that generate discussion

? How can you compare _______________________ to ___________________

? Why do you think the author chose to include…..

? How would this ______________ be different if……

2 Insights into deeper meanings

+ I predict ____________________ because….

+ I think _______________ demonstrates…..

1 Connection to your personal life

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The self-portraits that McCandless took while in Alaska

are the very photographs that help to identify him.

They also serve as a somewhat morbid glimpse into his

final days. You can find these self-portraits and more

here: “Christopher McCandless aka Alexander Su-

Directions:

1. Find the photo labeled “final self-portrait”

2. Study this photograph by looking at the scenery,

the expression on McCandless’s face, the size of

his body, and the words on the card. The words

state, “I have had a happy life and thank the Lord.

Goodbye and may God bless all!”

3. Reflect on McCandless’s frame of mind in this

moment by writing an analysis of his last sentiments

and selfie.

4. Recreate and label your interpretations in the phone

space provided. 1040+ w

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Chapter 10-13 McCandless's family life

Throughout Into the Wild, Krakauer gives examples of other people who can be compared to McCandless.

Chapter 8: Gene Rossellini,

1. What is the style of the author’s attention grabber or hook? Circle all that apply:

A. The use of a quote B. Statement of a fact C. A personal connection D. Humor E. Setting of a scene or scenario

2. In what way does this hook do its job? Explain.

3. Find an example of a logical appeal (logos) that proves risky teenage behavior can have deadly consequences. Cite

properly by using the author’s last name and article page number.

4. Paraphrase the research that proves teenage brains are more prone to risky behavior. Cite properly.

5. Using evidence from this informational text, better explain the actions of McCandless and others like him.

One similarity that stands out among others is that all of these risk-taking

individuals are young males. Closely read the article, “Why teenage boys

do stupid things” by Jessica Firger from CBS News and answer the

3 Questions that generate discussion ? Based on the evidence of ___________, I wonder why…. ? What does it mean that…. ? Why do you think the author included…… 2 Insights into deeper meanings + Based on the evidence of ____________, I think….. + I understand... 1 Connection to your personal life = _____________________reminds me of the time …..

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Into The Wild Continued

Vocabulary in Context

Chapter Passage with word circled

and context clues underlined

Inferred meaning

Dictionary Denotation

Connotations

Author’s Note

I spent more than a year retracing the convoluted

path that led to his death...chasing down details of his

peregrinations with an interest that bordered on

obsession (Krakauer Author’s Note).

Events?

Actions?

Happenings?

Travel that is from one

place to another,

especially on foot

Rather than using the

synonyms “journey or

voyage” this word is

supposed to bring to

mind traveling by foot.

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Chapter 16-18, Vocab, essay, Socratic Seminar, & other

Chapter 11, 12, & 13 McCandless's family life

Role Audience Format Topic Chris McCandless Walt McCandless A handwritten letter Written just days before your death, you feel the need

to finally let your father know how you feel about your

past with him.

Chris McCandless Billie McCandless A post card Written the night before deciding to leave The Magic Bus

while wrapped up warmly in the sleeping bag that was

sewn by your mother, you want to tell her all about your

adventures and what you have learned about life.

The Magic School Bus Family members and

curious hikers who visit

the bus

Artistic Representation Using the muse, “If this bus could talk...” make an artistic

representation of the advice the bus would give.

Carine McCandless Children A storybook made on

Storybird or a hand-

drawn children’s book.

Written as a tribute to your brother, you want to write a

children’s book teaching young ones the lessons you think

Chris would want to pass on to future generations.

Walt McCandless Chris McCandless A technical writing of a

star location and name

Since you used to work for NASA, you have the

opportunity to name a star in honor of Chris McCandless.

You must fill out an official star registry form with the

location of the star including which constellation it’s in as well

as what the star will be named and how it got its name.

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