Teaching methods:

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1. Introduce the book using the links under
2. Students have to buy book!
3. We are going to work with the book using the double entry journal, (DEJ) look for instructions here! (Thanks Kathee!)
4. Choose one passage for each: relationships, conflicts, adventure, self realisation and theme. (5 altogether) Use DEJ! See example
5. Publish 2 on blog! (only your text!)
6. Listen to this interview with the author Jon Krakauer
7. Review and interview from Australia here.
8. Look at topics for discussion under!
9. Use rubric for effective reading

Into the Wild. A book to discuss in class. Listen to the author here.  Here is an Interview with the actor. Look at book report interview with author John Krakauer. Interview with actor about the book.

Topics for Discussion

1. Why did McCandless reject his parents’ lifestyle?
2. What do you think of McCandless’s decision to discard his identity and past life without a backward look?
3. Would you do the same thing if you were in his place, or do you think it would be important to discuss your decision with your family first, even if you were certain that they would try to dissuade you.
4. Discuss the concepts romanticism and transcendentalism
5. Write an entry in your blog about the book. Use Discussion Questions for Into the Wild from this weblog
6. Look at this Glogster and make your own!