1. List 5-10 things on your Bucket List…

2. Into the Wild by John Krakauer (author’s note)

3. Which of the 3 themes most interests you?
What draws American teens away from the traditional life today?
If we know Chris McCandless dies…. why is Krakauer writing this book?

4. Into the Wild Recurring Themes
►the grip of wilderness on the American imagination ►the allure of high risk activities for young men ►highly charged bond that exists between fathers and sons
I can:
►cite textual evidence to support interpretation
►analyze emerging themes
►compare/contrast themes across works of literature
►evaluate author’s choices in structure & impact
►analyze the impact of specific words, determine meaning

5. ►reckless idiot, a wacko, a narcissist (iii)
Into the Wild Recurring Themes
►reckless idiot, a wacko, a narcissist (iii)
►admired immensely for courage & noble ideals (iii)
I can:
►cite textual evidence to support interpretation
►analyze emerging themes
►compare/contrast themes across works of literature
►evaluate author’s choices in structure & impact
►analyze the impact of specific words, determine meaning

6. Non-Fiction Article
“The Spirit of ... Adventure” By Brigid Delaney For CNN

7. Your amazing parents have just granted you a “GAP year!”
Congratulations!
Your amazing parents have just granted you a “GAP year!”
Your task is to determine… Itinerary: Where are you going? Supplies: What will you need? Finances: What are your costs? Dangers: What should you prepare for? Chronicle: How will you communicate or keep track of your experiences?

8. Top American Adventures:
Hike the Appalachian Trail, American Discovery Trail, Pacific Crest Trail
Attend every theme park in America
Follow your favorite band to EVERY concert they give
Live in a 3rd world country doing mission work for 1 year
Hike/Bike across America
Climb the highest peak in all 50 states or 7 continents
Backpack across Europe, staying in hostels
Read an entire series then visit the locations mentioned in the novels
Visit the 10 largest cities