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Silent Read 20 min. Chapter 2 & 3 Vocab Review. Into the Wild. Kahoot Practice!  Chapter 1-3 Quiz/Test Vocab and Theme Info Kahoot Practice - re: Ch 1-3 Into the Wild Quiz - Monday Dec 8th. 20 Q MC.  Time to complete - your Personal Novel Read Assignments - Teams. Marketing Review - longest section - synopsis - sample on the assignment in Teams > also review the front page of your Into the Wild Novel.  Chapter 2 Vocabulary Meander  - To move aimlessly or without a fixed course; to wander. Conundrum  - A confusing and difficult problem or question; a riddle. Ambivalence  - The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. Lethargy  - A lack of energy and enthusiasm; sluggishness. Ascetic  - Characterized by severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons. Derelict  - In a very poor condition due to disuse and neglect; a social misfit or outcast. Ineffab...

Silent Read 20 min - in class. 1stnd Half - Class Work: Review of Ch 2&3 - Alex's view of his parents? sister? society? materialism? Small Group/Pair Work:  Themes of Freedom vs. Conformity How do Chris McCandless's views on freedom in Chapter 2 contrast with the societal expectations he encounters? In what ways do the characters Chris meets in Chapter 3 represent different responses to societal norms? Consider the perspectives of people like Wayne Westerberg. Relationships and Influence 3. What role do the individuals Chris meets play in shaping his understanding of himself and his quest for adventure? Ideals vs. Reality 4. How do the experiences of other characters in these chapters reflect or contrast with Chris's idealism? I.e. Look at how others perceive the wilderness and adventure. Personal Growth and Identity 5. In what ways does Chris's journey serve as a means of self-discovery?  I.e. Discuss how his motivations evolve from Chapter 2 to Chapter 3. Nature...

Silent Read 20 min -  Review of Ch 1 Vocab Into the Wild. - last day.  Chapter 2 & 3 Audio Book. Chapter 2 and 3 Vocab. - Time to complete & review. Quiz Friday - Dec 5 2025 Vocab Ch 1-3

Silent Read 20 min   Cruz - make up Short Story Tests - Scheduled - Dec 3 and 4th. Dec 4th MC Test - 40 Questions. Practice Kahoot Link HERE. Review of   Author's Note Vocab. Into the Wild/ Taiga : Cold, coniferous forests in northern regions. Peregrinations : Wandering journeys or travels. Authorial : Relating to the writer or their work. Enigma : A mystery or something difficult to understand. Asceticism : A lifestyle of severe self-discipline and simplicity. Divergent : Different or varying; straying from a common path. Notes: Re: Intro to Into The Wild -  Note:  In the "Author's Note" section of "Into the Wild," Jon Krakauer references Leo Tolstoy to underscore themes of individualism and the search for meaning . Tolstoy, a renowned Russian author, is known for his deep explorations of morality, spirituality, and the human condition. Krakauer draws parallels between Tolstoy’s life choices, particularly his own asceticism and rejection of materialism, an...

Silent Read 20 Min Review of Syllabus Sample - Teams - Personal Novel Read Assignments - Sample - re: Into the Wild -  Audio Book - Into the Wild. Map Review & Author's Note & Beyond Into the Wild Vocab Author's Note Vocab - To Define. Peregrinations Long journeys or travels, especially those taken on foot. Authorial Related to the author—their style, choices, or point of view in writing. Enigma Something or someone that is mysterious, puzzling, or hard to understand. Asceticism Living a very simple, strict life with little comfort or pleasure, often for spiritual or personal reasons. Divergent Different from what is usual or expected; going in a different direction. 2nd Half - Personal Novel Read Assignments - Teams Final Day to Complete!