INTO THE WILD Chapter 4 11Honors
Swbat understand the purpose of epigraphs DO NOW: Re-read the Epigram from Chapter 2 Write Down: An epigraph is an inscription on a building, statue, or coin.a short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter, intended to suggest its theme.
WEEK AHEAD Monday: Tonight read the rest of chapter 4 and read London’s “To Build a Fire.” Write an entry in your journal for chapter 4 and note we will write 2 for “To Build a Fire” Tuesday: Read Stephen King’s piece Write one more entry for “To Build a Fire” Wednesday: Read the Survival Guide tips and write a second entry for Stephen King piece Fore break, you will have to write an essay via Turnitin.com
Tone of Chapter 2 Epigraph What is the tone? Ask yourself, what is this passage about? What does the speaker/writer feel about the subject? Focus on the diction. What words signal the tone? Thinking back to chapter two, how did the epigraph connect to the content of chapter 2?
Quick Discussion Anything confusing so far in chapters 1-3? Share your journal entry for a bonus.
Reading Chapter 4 Let’s read the epigraph. What is the tone? How do you think the tone will connect to the content and plot of chapter 4?
Reading Together As we read, keep in mind what/how this chapter connects to the epigraph and our essential questions.
Closure What essential question best fits what this chapter is about so far? Don’t forget to finish the chapter...could there be a pop quiz in your future????