Answer all 4 questions-of which we've already done 2-after reading chapter 9 and bring them for use in class tomorrow.
1.Give 2 adjectives that are not used on page 88 to describe Davis Gulch.
2.What are some of the similarities between Reuss and McCandless? (At least 3)
3.Why would McCandless and Reuss change their names?
4.What are the similarities in the types of people with whom McCandless and Reuss develop/maintain relationships?
ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS ON A SEPERATE SHEET OF PAPER!!!!!!! BRING THEM TO CLASS TOMORROW --- WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11th
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
February 4th Homework
Today in class we watched White Fang 2 as a representation/comparison to Into the Wild. Answer the questions below in one comment. Be sure to number your answers. Each person should also respond, in a separate comment, at least once to one of their classmate's comments.
1. How is the depiction of Alaska and the wilderness similar to the wilderness that Chris McCandless intends to find in Alaska? (If you agree with someone else, give examples why.)
2. What is appealing about the landscape of Alaska to you? Why? Would you spend time in the Alaskan wilderness if you could?
Be sure to finish it by class time.
1. How is the depiction of Alaska and the wilderness similar to the wilderness that Chris McCandless intends to find in Alaska? (If you agree with someone else, give examples why.)
2. What is appealing about the landscape of Alaska to you? Why? Would you spend time in the Alaskan wilderness if you could?
Be sure to finish it by class time.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Day 8 -- February 2nd Discussion Topics
Homework for TOMORROW (February 3rd)
What do you think of the many people in this story who seem to be living as transients or squatters? Does the freedom of their lifestyle appeal to you? Do you think they should attempt to establish stable homes and livelihoods?
What do you think of the many people in this story who seem to be living as transients or squatters? Does the freedom of their lifestyle appeal to you? Do you think they should attempt to establish stable homes and livelihoods?
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Theme Work - 1/29 SELF-DENIAL
Self-Denial
Self-denial is one of the principal ideas of Chris McCandless's philosophy.
Explain how self-denial drives McCandless's actions and what it leads to.
Self-denial is one of the principal ideas of Chris McCandless's philosophy.
Explain how self-denial drives McCandless's actions and what it leads to.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Day 6 (1/28) - Quiz Questions for 1/29
1) Describe the importance of McCandless's socks.
2) In your opinion, why was it that McCandless felt like he needed to leave a place so abruptly?
3) Explain what the "slab" was.
Good luck!
2) In your opinion, why was it that McCandless felt like he needed to leave a place so abruptly?
3) Explain what the "slab" was.
Good luck!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Day 1 (1/21) - Question 3
Remember, use the comments portion to respond.
3. Do you think that someone who leaves everything behind to live in the wilderness, alone, is a wacko?
Day 1 (1/21) - Question 2
Remember, comment on the question only.
2. Why does the author choose to give that information to you early in the book?
2. Why does the author choose to give that information to you early in the book?
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