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I got a 23 and I think thats kinda bad so, oh well.

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Today in class we reviewed our List/Group/Label activity with the class. We then introduced the "Opinion-proof" activity that we are going to work on for Chapter 13.

Homework: Check the schedule.

Thursday, February 12th 2009

Today in class we worked on our List / Group / Label for "Non-Conformity". We started off slow but compiled a pretty huge list. Tomorrow in class we will be grouping up and creating sub-categories for the words.

Also, we will introduce your assignment for the "double-Saturday" weekend. Yay!

February 10th -- Review and Homework

Today we went over the Right There questions from Monday and then discussed/reviewed Think & Search questions. The focus questions we used in class are below. 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?

February 9th, 2009

Today in class we did a journal entry, a mini-lesson on "Think and Search" questions, and finished our paired reading for Chapter 8. Each pair of students were responsible for turning in a set of 10-15 "right-there" questions. Your assignment for tonight's homework is to answer the "right-there" questions developed by yourselves on notebook paper. Please answer all the following questions on a seperate sheet of paper and turn in tomorrow:

1. What is the Alaskan name for the peak of Mt. McKinley?
2. What magazine was McCandless featured in?
3. Who said Alex was a nut?
4. Who was the author of the letter on page 29?
5. What mountain did Waterman want to climb?
6. What did Krakauer say in the letter he wrote to the readers?
7. Who sent the most negative mail?
8. In what year did Rosellini land on Cordova?
9. Who built a cabin on the Black River east of Chalkitsik?

Chris McCandless relationship with women is not that good because he always wants to be with nature and maybe he has not had a good relationship because he wants someone who has the same dreams as him and he has not found anyone like that yet.

Feb. 5th Chapter 7 Post

In finishing up chapter 7 today we learned a lot about the relationships that Alex maintains and does not maintain. Good job today with focus; keep it up!

1. Describe Alex's/Chris's relationships with the opposite sex. Why does he take this stance with women?
2. What does it mean to live out one's beliefs? Give an example from Into the Wild.
3. At the end of chapter 7, is Alex's letter a suicide note or not? Explain.

Be sure to answer these questions in one comment. Feel free to comment on the comments of others.

February 3rd

Likable Qualities of McCandless
Ronald Franz gives us some insight into the qualities of McCandless that make him a likable character.

Which of those qualities, or characteristics that you find, are the most likable and why?
Follow that up with qualities that you DO NOT like.

February 2nd

Good times today, whiners! The songs we listened to were different than anything that you listen to with your friends, but it was the lyrics that we hoped you'd pay attention to. Eddie Vedder took these songs as an opportunity to represent the book and the main ideas in the book.

Question for Today's Blog
Which of the songs was most similar to the book, Into the Wild? Why?
Look up the soundtrack if you forgot the songs we listened to.

SONGS WE LISTENED TO:
Setting Forth
Rise
End of the Road
Guaranteed
No Ceiling
Far Behind
Long Nights
Hard Sun

January 28th

Today in class we read the majority of chapter 5. Chapter 5 rules. As we read we made post-it notes when we found examples of McCandless separating himself from mainstream society. We had a bit of discussion on how although McCandless is sickened by mainstream culture and capitalist society, he takes a job at McDonald's. Please comment on other student's comments.

1. What is your opinion for why he took the job?


2. Why do you think he hates wearing socks?


3. If McCandless would have left a note to all the people at McDonald's when he left, what do you think it would have said? (Please use appropriate language please)

January 27th

Today in class we played a survivor auction game. I think Joe Laudani made some crafty purchases. I bet that Oscar did some wise spending as well. Anyway, tomorrow we will spend a few minutes going over the results of the quiz and our expectations for you as students during the second semester. We can also take questions about your expectations for us.

Tomorrow, we will debrief the auction, and begin reading chapter 5. We will do reading in class and then post answers to the quiz we will take on Thursday. That's right answers to the quiz.

Jan. 23rd Class Summary

Today in class we worked in our reading groups and answered discussion questions. One group member's paper was chosen at random to turn in for the group.

Over the weekend your homework is to read chapter 4. There will be a pop quiz on Tuesday. On Monday you will all be sent to begin choosing classes for next year. Lucky.

Being that you are checking the blog right now....the pop quiz is no longer a surprise. And guess what? The quiz questions are listed below. Be ready to write about the following questions in detail. Also, these may not be the exact questions and they may not be the only questions. Either way, make sure you are prepared.

1. What happened with McCandless's Datsun? Why did he give it up and what had become of it later on? What mistake did he make with the car?


2. What Henry David Thoreau essay is mentioned in this chapter? How did the reference specifically relate to the reading in chapter 4?


3. Explain the ups and downs of McCandless's canoe adventure through Mexico and California. What did he set out to accomplish? Did he accomplish his goal?

Day 3 (1/22) - Class Summary

Today in class we reviewed our expectations for the blog, how to access the blog, and began reading chapters 2 and 3 in small groups. Homework for tonight is to read chapter 3. Tomorrow we will begin the day with discussion topics in your small groups.

Topics for Discussion:

>McCandless and his parent's relationship
>Your opinion on McCandless's choice to reject his life as part of society
>Krakauer's (the author's) opinion of McCandless and evidence from the book

Happy Reading!

Day 2 (1/21) -- Question 3

Remember, comment on the question only.
3.Do you think that someone who leaves everything behind to live in the wilderness, alone, is a wacko?

Day 2 (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?

Day 2 (1/21) - Question 1

Remember, comment on the question only.

1.What’s the conclusion of McCandless’s story?

Welcome to INTO THE WILD

This semester we, OD and T, are going to be focusing our efforts on your writing and comprehension of the literature that we read in class.

The first novel that we are reading is Jon Krakauer's 1996 novel Into the Wild. ITW chronicles Washington D.C.-native Chris McCandless's efforts to break free from a constrictive society by escaping to the Pacific-Northwest.

We will use this blog as an outlet for you to offer your opinions on the novel, give answers to discussion questions, and to better prepare you for quizzes (both pop and otherwise). Be sure to check this everyday for information regarding both the novel and activities in class.

PEACE OUT - OD&T