Original PromptCreate a worksheet that goes along with the first chapter of the novel INTO the Wild and incorporates 11th grade TN ELA standards
This learning resource focuses on a narrative analysis of Chapter 1 of Jon Krakauer's 'Into the Wild.' Students are tasked with exploring the author's narrative structure and characterization, particularly regarding the protagonist, Chris McCandless, also known as Alex. The resource includes explicit goals and learning objectives aimed at aiding students in citing textual evidence and explaining how Krakauer's choices contribute to building tension in the story. Key activities include evidence retrieval regarding character details, setting analysis, character development through different perspectives, and argumentation using the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning framework. The resource encourages a deep analysis of the setting, character perceptions, and authorial tone, prompting students to reflect critically on their understanding of the text.