Christopher McCandless:
Is Christopher McCandless a "Byronic Hero" for having the courage to escape society and follow his dreams OR was he selfish, naïve and unprepared?
Chris's famous journal quotes:
I'm going to paraphrase Thoreau here... rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth.
Happiness is only real when shared.
The core of man's spirit comes from new experiences.
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Is Christopher McCandless a "Byronic Hero" for having the courage to escape society and follow his dreams OR was he selfish, naïve and unprepared?
Chris's famous journal quotes:
I'm going to paraphrase Thoreau here... rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth.
Happiness is only real when shared.
The core of man's spirit comes from new experiences.
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Into the Wild - PDF - (read the novel/chapters here)
ITW Process Booklet and tentative order of operations: *Click HERE
Includes: Poems, songs, questions, poetic devices
"Into the Wild" Theme Songs (soundtrack) Eddie Vedder
***All 4 song lyrics included in your booklet
“Society” & “Guaranteed” & “Long Nights” & "king of the Road” (All lyrics)
Lyrics/Poem and Annotation
*Fill in the template for songs and poems. Because you do not have the printed song, writing out stanza #'s and actual lyric lines is the only way to effectively show your work and break down songs or poems. Use the template chart for poetic devices from the Into the Wild booklet to organize your device explanations.
Be sure to take notes on your impression of Chris's character and choices he made. Do you respect WHY he left and what he chose to do OR do you think he was selfish in his actions?
20/20 - Rare TV Show about Chris McCandless (Alexander Supertramp) from Into the Wild
vid 2
Close-Reading Analysis: Chapter 2 example!!!
>Title explanation
> RE-WRITE the opening passage/poem
>Summarize your chapter
> Explain 2-3 important quotes
>Ask 2 Thought provoking question and/or an experienced based question.
Letter Writing: (Structure, Edit, Persuade)
Persuasive letter writing
-Cover Letter for resume/specific job application OR University Entrance
-Letter requesting a change
-Persuasive letter (Into the Wild)
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Into the Wild Journals and notes!
Inquiry Postings or Presentations
1. Into the Wild Inquiry Topics (Authors note-chapter 1, 2 or 3 or your own assigned chapter)
a) What topic did you choose and what type of information/images/videos/articles...can you find on it?
***Note: You may choose a topic from the authors note, first or second chapter of the novel OR something CONNECTED to the novel that you research and get approved. Lets get as many different topics as possible and concepts that actually might interest your audience!
b) Introduce your topic, highlight the important facts, show images/video/article of the concept, conclude by explaining the connection to Into the Wild and why it helps build context.
2. Bear Grylls Special: How To Stay Alive - click here
Inquiry Posting: Create a "How To" with an attached video link or article that connects to camping in the wild in Canada or travel in general. (Think outside the box if you can)
1. Give it a title.
2. Number the steps to follow and explain the details.
3. Create a visual representation to teach others
Examples: How to...deal with a bear, hike up a steep hill, get a wood tick off, protect yourself from mosquitoes without bug spray, remove a stick from someone's body, travel tips, get a fast passport... etc.
***2021 11-3 Class: Post the top 3 things that you would pack to adhere to the 4 basic principals from the Bear Gryll's video about. Be sure to have a brief rational as to WHY those would be your items.
3. Speeches: Find 2 speeches for a graduation or about the importance of your future on You Tube and record your findings:
a) What was the message?
b) Was it effective? Why or Why not? What did they do really well or poorly.
*Be sure to include the name of each speech presenter and the URL of where to find it.
c) Read about the common techniques used to capture your audience and typical structure of a speech.
Basic Speech Outline - Click HERE
d) Why might you have to do a speech in the future?
ex. Wedding, graduation, birthday, anniversary?
e) In your journal, outline a speech for that chosen event and write your introductory hook paragraph.
4. Movie Review: Into the Wild and Captain Fantastic (Written or verbal)
Concepts to consider and include in your review: TEMPLATE for a MOVIE REVIEW
-Anti-establishment
-Constraints of society
-Finding balance
-"Happiness is only real when shared" (The human connection)
-Character analysis
-Compare and contrast both films
-Videography techniques and stylistic choices
5. Buying your First Home!!!
-Realator.ca
-Rational for purchase
-Write a description to sell your own home. (read samples) size, rooms, location, highlights etc.
-Calculate mortgage payments
-List additional costs (water, electrical, internet/tv, renos, repairs etc.)
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Things to read and view:
"To Build a Fire"
"10 Things to to Learn about yourself when travelling alone"
“Why the teen brain is drawn to risk.” Time Magazine
London's short story, "To Build a Fire"
Chris McCandless from an Alaska Park Ranger’s Perspective by Peter Christian
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Project Based Learning - Projects Options and Process
Step 1 (Read your options) : Project Based Learning Options - Click HERE
Step 2 (decide on an option and propose it):
Project Templates and Proposal Letters: Click HERE for template.
Persuasive letter writing - Please read before starting your letter.
Step 3 (Show me your progress by _______: Project Progress Report (Template and Sample Evidence)
You will be required to show me a sample of some of the work you have done thus far for your project and include a list of the final steps you will need to complete your project by June 4. I have included the progress template (on the link above) that will ask you to provide details and evidence of what you have; researched, physically created, pictures, videos, notes, lists, samples etc. This is going to count for 25% of the final project mark so please ensure you are doing more than just cutting and pasting information or I will ask you to re-submit with more details.
Assessment: 3 Steps (Outcomes vary according to project)
-Proposal and letter = /5
-Progress Template and Evidence = /5
-Final Product = /10
Final grade = /20 AND you will be assessed on the research, formal/reflective writing, speaking and visual representation outcomes that you hit in both the process and final product.
ITW Process Booklet and tentative order of operations: *Click HERE
Includes: Poems, songs, questions, poetic devices
"Into the Wild" Theme Songs (soundtrack) Eddie Vedder
***All 4 song lyrics included in your booklet
“Society” & “Guaranteed” & “Long Nights” & "king of the Road” (All lyrics)
Lyrics/Poem and Annotation
*Fill in the template for songs and poems. Because you do not have the printed song, writing out stanza #'s and actual lyric lines is the only way to effectively show your work and break down songs or poems. Use the template chart for poetic devices from the Into the Wild booklet to organize your device explanations.
Be sure to take notes on your impression of Chris's character and choices he made. Do you respect WHY he left and what he chose to do OR do you think he was selfish in his actions?
20/20 - Rare TV Show about Chris McCandless (Alexander Supertramp) from Into the Wild
vid 2
Close-Reading Analysis: Chapter 2 example!!!
>Title explanation
> RE-WRITE the opening passage/poem
>Summarize your chapter
> Explain 2-3 important quotes
>Ask 2 Thought provoking question and/or an experienced based question.
Letter Writing: (Structure, Edit, Persuade)
Persuasive letter writing
-Cover Letter for resume/specific job application OR University Entrance
-Letter requesting a change
-Persuasive letter (Into the Wild)
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Into the Wild Journals and notes!
- ITW journal ONE on Lord Byron's poem. (Will be submitted with journals) Questions 1 and 2
- ITW journal TWO - Summarize the main idea from the authors note and chapters 1-3. Conclude the 10 sentences or less paragraph by stating what your fist impression of the novel is and/or how you enjoy this journalistic style of writing, based on the accounts of OTHERS and Chris's letters.
- ITW journal THREE Close reading assigned charter (title, summary, 2-3 important quotes explained, TPQ)
- ITW journal FOUR Choose ONE of the following articles to read and rationalize, why McCandless was either reckless and ignorant for leaving his family and going off on his own OR just a young man that was taking a risk and ran into an unfortunate circumstance while following his dreams and living his best youthful life? (Be sure to support with 1-2 quotes/facts from the article you choose)
- “Why the teen brain is drawn to risk.” Time Magazine
Chris McCandless from an Alaska Park Ranger’s Perspective by Peter Christian
ITW journal FIVE - Choose either "Into the Wild" or "Captin Fantastic" and complete a one page max "fan boy/girl" movie review on 3 of the topics listing in part 4 of the inquiry postings below.
- POEMS of the Wild - Choose ONE of the poems to annotate and break down.
Inquiry Postings or Presentations
1. Into the Wild Inquiry Topics (Authors note-chapter 1, 2 or 3 or your own assigned chapter)
a) What topic did you choose and what type of information/images/videos/articles...can you find on it?
***Note: You may choose a topic from the authors note, first or second chapter of the novel OR something CONNECTED to the novel that you research and get approved. Lets get as many different topics as possible and concepts that actually might interest your audience!
b) Introduce your topic, highlight the important facts, show images/video/article of the concept, conclude by explaining the connection to Into the Wild and why it helps build context.
2. Bear Grylls Special: How To Stay Alive - click here
Inquiry Posting: Create a "How To" with an attached video link or article that connects to camping in the wild in Canada or travel in general. (Think outside the box if you can)
1. Give it a title.
2. Number the steps to follow and explain the details.
3. Create a visual representation to teach others
Examples: How to...deal with a bear, hike up a steep hill, get a wood tick off, protect yourself from mosquitoes without bug spray, remove a stick from someone's body, travel tips, get a fast passport... etc.
***2021 11-3 Class: Post the top 3 things that you would pack to adhere to the 4 basic principals from the Bear Gryll's video about. Be sure to have a brief rational as to WHY those would be your items.
3. Speeches: Find 2 speeches for a graduation or about the importance of your future on You Tube and record your findings:
a) What was the message?
b) Was it effective? Why or Why not? What did they do really well or poorly.
*Be sure to include the name of each speech presenter and the URL of where to find it.
c) Read about the common techniques used to capture your audience and typical structure of a speech.
Basic Speech Outline - Click HERE
d) Why might you have to do a speech in the future?
ex. Wedding, graduation, birthday, anniversary?
e) In your journal, outline a speech for that chosen event and write your introductory hook paragraph.
4. Movie Review: Into the Wild and Captain Fantastic (Written or verbal)
Concepts to consider and include in your review: TEMPLATE for a MOVIE REVIEW
-Anti-establishment
-Constraints of society
-Finding balance
-"Happiness is only real when shared" (The human connection)
-Character analysis
-Compare and contrast both films
-Videography techniques and stylistic choices
5. Buying your First Home!!!
-Realator.ca
-Rational for purchase
-Write a description to sell your own home. (read samples) size, rooms, location, highlights etc.
-Calculate mortgage payments
-List additional costs (water, electrical, internet/tv, renos, repairs etc.)
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Things to read and view:
"To Build a Fire"
"10 Things to to Learn about yourself when travelling alone"
“Why the teen brain is drawn to risk.” Time Magazine
London's short story, "To Build a Fire"
Chris McCandless from an Alaska Park Ranger’s Perspective by Peter Christian
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Project Based Learning - Projects Options and Process
Step 1 (Read your options) : Project Based Learning Options - Click HERE
Step 2 (decide on an option and propose it):
Project Templates and Proposal Letters: Click HERE for template.
Persuasive letter writing - Please read before starting your letter.
Step 3 (Show me your progress by _______: Project Progress Report (Template and Sample Evidence)
You will be required to show me a sample of some of the work you have done thus far for your project and include a list of the final steps you will need to complete your project by June 4. I have included the progress template (on the link above) that will ask you to provide details and evidence of what you have; researched, physically created, pictures, videos, notes, lists, samples etc. This is going to count for 25% of the final project mark so please ensure you are doing more than just cutting and pasting information or I will ask you to re-submit with more details.
Assessment: 3 Steps (Outcomes vary according to project)
-Proposal and letter = /5
-Progress Template and Evidence = /5
-Final Product = /10
Final grade = /20 AND you will be assessed on the research, formal/reflective writing, speaking and visual representation outcomes that you hit in both the process and final product.