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Silent Read 15 min Mon - Complete - Journal Entry Assignment - Teams Ch 1-6 on Teams.  Tues - Chapter 7 Audio Book Vocab - Chapter 7 Hapless Indomitable Desolate Autonomy Morass Recalcitrant Subterfuge Maverick

Silent Read 20 min - Personal Novels - Students to stay in class.  Just for - *Maya, - your chapter 1-3 into the wild test will launch in teams and assignments at 2:30 PM - I have made a channel just for you in teams. If you click on that from the homepage, you’ll see a Kahoot practice link if you’d like to run through the practice before you do the quiz that will launch for you at 2:30 in assignments. Very short quiz, less than 15 min 👍 Class - Laptop Cart # 3 Class Task - I went over this yesterday with the class on teams, but here it is again just in case. Electronic - Journal Entry - Journal Entry Prompt: Into the Wild (Chapters 1-6) - Office365 > Teams Assignment This assignment is due - in class - all directions on are on the Assignment - In Teams - type right on the document inside of Teams.  Summary Instructions: Reflect on the themes of freedom and adventure presented in the first three chapters of "Into the Wild." Consider the following questions to guide your w...

Silent Read 20 min   Complete - Ch 4 and 5 -  Got to min 7.52 Ch 4 Audio last class. Activity  - poetry review - first entry - Chapter 6 - Page 47 Henry David Thoreau - 'Walden - Or Life in the Woods'  * Listen to Chapter 6  Excerpt Notes: In Chapter 6 of "Walden," Henry David Thoreau presents themes of simplicity, nature, and self-reliance. His reflections encourage readers to seek deeper meaning in life beyond societal distractions. Notes: Key Themes - Thoreau Simplicity and Nature : Thoreau immerses us in the beauty of the natural world, using vivid imagery that evokes a sense of peace. He emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from a connection to nature rather than material possessions. Introspection : Thoreau advocates for a life of reflection. By stripping away excess, he suggests we can achieve greater clarity and purpose. This message is particularly relevant today, as it challenges our fast-paced, consumer-driven lifestyles. Metaphor and Language ...

Silent Read 15 min Into the Wild Ch 1-3 Quiz > Teams  Monday - Dec 8 Personal Novel Read - LAST LAST CLASS!!!  Tuesday - Dec 9 Chapter 4 & 5 Into the Wild Read & Complete - Vocab Chapter 4 Vocabulary Cynical Trepidation Rancor Sanctimonious Skepticism Ideologue Prosaic Chapter 5 Vocabulary - for next class after Ch 5 read - next class.  Contemplation Ruminating Intrepid Insatiable Oblivion Ascendance Answer Key Review of Ch 4 Vocab Into the Wild Defined: Chapter 4 Vocabulary Cynical : Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity. Trepidation : A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen. Rancor : Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing. Sanctimonious : Making a show of being morally superior to other people. Skepticism : An attitude of doubt toward something; questioning or disbelief. Ideologue : An adherent of an ideology, especially one who is uncompromising and dogmatic....

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