Traveling Boy
Multi Genre Project on Into the Wild
Brenden Waterman
Ms. Allen
English 12 Adv.
Nov. 13, 2018
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Table of Contents
Genre 1, letter to Billie and Carine…………………………………… 1
Genre 2, The Travel to Alaska brochure……………………………… 2
Genre 3, Chris’s playlist………………………………………………. 3
Genre 4, Krakauer and Chris emails………………………………….. 4
Notes Page
Image Resources
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Dear Carine and Billie,
Hey Mom and Carine, I know it’s been a long time since we’ve
talked but I just want to say how much I miss you guys and that
your presence is desideratum and you make me extremely elated .
I hope you don’t think it presumptuous for you guys to come see
me. I think that it would be nice to catch up on everything and get
away from this isolated atmosphere in Alaska. Although, please
don't bring Walt with you because he will receive a lambasting.
After how we left off, I don’t ever want to see him again.
I do hope that you get this letter for I am now beginning to
find beautiful flowers and bushes just like back at home. From
what I can see the only things keeping me sane is the thought of
you guys. I rueful inviting you earlier but I was too busy because I
am such a nomad. Im sorry for putting you guys through all this
trouble back home and for respecting my decision to leave but I
think this is the time for you guys to come see me. I am seriously
beginning to lose my mind.
Well, enough of my chattering! Hope to hear from you soon,
Mom and Carine. There is no surfeit for how much I miss you!
Love,
Chris
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Nature
“By late afternoon the squall had “The root of the wild potato is
metastasized into another major probably the most important food of
storm. Snow fell from the clouds Dena’ina, other than wild fruit. They
surprising
at the rate of an inch an hour. I’d eat it in a variety of ways- raw,
had enough” K rakauer (150) boiled, baked, or fried-” T anaina
Plantlore (190)
human
Krakauer stresses that he
was lucky to have survived McCandless studies his
his attempt to summit the edible plant guide and
intentions
Devils Thumb glacier, but makes no mistakes into
because of storm identifying the species into
conditions he could not supplementing his diet.
have been aware of what However, he fails to
was to come. Through the vast outskirts of the west acknowledge the mold
coast, comes the beautiful nature, but growing on a seed that he
The Meet of a dont let it blind you for it can not be thought was safe to eat.
controlled and is not very human
Lifetime friendly at times.
Out of all things in the world, when
worst comes to worst, struggling in
nature comes out on top. The best
place for this is in Alaska in I nto the
Wild . This theme in the book
symbolizes how disconnected “McCandless was camped at the
mankind is from nature. Many think edge of the wash, a couple of feet
that nature can be controlled but it higher than the main channel, so
only ends in tragic irony. when the bore of brown water came
The bus of Alaska, where rushing down from the high
Chris McCandless slept
country, he had just enough time to
and spent his last days gather his tent and belongings and
surviving in isolation. The save them from being swept away.”
bus was left behind in Krakauer (28)
nature as a landmark, only
to be used as a home. A flooded river was in the
path of McCandless when he
decides to head back to
civilization. This proves that
the idea that nature cannot
be controlled and only dealt
with.
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1) I selected “IDFC” by Blackbear
to describe Chris’s story along
the way of his trip, forgetting
about all the people he left
behind. One of the lyrics,
“Because I act like I don’t
f***ing care. Like they aint
even there” represents how
Chris still cares for his family
at times, but he thinks they
don’t care for him even
though they wanted him to
stay.
2) “Like a Hobo” by Charlie
Winston represents the
outlook on Chris’s travel. From
caring but nothing but a
backpack and some cents,
Chris travels around the
country with little to nothing
looking for the peoples help
until he can find solitude.
3) I chose “Dreamline” by Rush
because it correlated with
Chris’s trip while he was still
on the road.
4) “Wishlist” by Pearl Jam
connects with Chris on a level
of rather wanting than
needing. Chris’s obsession
with new things in nature
outlines what he really could want out of all. Key lyrics in the song include, “I wish I was a messenger
and all the news was good. I wish I was the full moon shining off of the Camaro’s hood.” This
describes how Chris uses his role to fulfill his dream into dreaming big. Alaska is his escape from the
life he wants to leave behind.
5) I selected “Prayer of the Refugee” by Rise Against to represent how Chris didn't feel right at home and
went out on his own with some rice and some water for his trip to Alaska. Key lyrics: “Before we
packed our bags and left all this behind us in the dust. We had a place that we could call home. And
a life that nobody could touch”. This song foreshadows how Chris’s mind is at and that soon it will to
bite him in the butt.
6) I selected “Flightless Bird, American Mouth” by Iron & Wine to represent Chris’s progress to becoming
a man overtime. He’s growing up and and realizing that he doesn't want to conform so he just leaves
everything behind and goes on a journey to Alaska in which he comes across unfamiliar tasks that
challenge him.
7) “No More Bad Days” by This Wild Life represents Chris McCandless trying to reinvent himself through
nature and exploring. Key lyrics include: “I hope for rain to to wash us clean and make a brand new start
for both our tired hearts”. This song represents how he is going to spend hiking around or taking
pictures of himself.
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To: TheMcCandless@gmail.com
From: Krakauer21@gmail.com
Subject: New ideas for Adventures!
Chris,
I hope everything is going well up in Alaska or wherever you are. Im just emailing you in regards to our last
conversation a couple weeks back. I am still very much interested in writing a story about your life, specifically a
book I’m thinking about. I cant believe that we share so many similarities.
Before I get into writing about your journey, I want to apologize for my aggressive behavior towards you for I
think what you are doing is stupid. It me took some time to fully understand, but I finally realized that you’re
just trying to find solitude. Sometimes it’s hard to control myself and my feelings get in the way and go
overboard. That might be a theme for the novel. What’s your idea?
Well, back to your story. I would really like to hear about the time you traveled to Alaska. I, also traveled to
Alaska. I was hiking the Devil’s Thumb when I met a storm of bad weather coming my way and forced me to go
back and hike another day. I then found a bus in the middle of the woods. I was really hoping to see you up here
because I feel like this would be a cool place to be in.
Anyways, maybe you could connect me to your friend Jim. Like him, I also am a woodsman and I would like to
know more about his experiences in the wild. I think that will be a good beginning to middle start of my book.
Thanks,
Krakauer
To: Krakauer21@gmail.com
From: TheMcCandless@gmail.com
Subject: Re: New ideas for adventure!
What’s up old man!
I’m flattered to be the subject of your next book. Unfortunately this is the last time I’m going to write to anybody
because where I am going there is no service whatsoever. I’m so happy that we have so much in common and I hope
to see you soon!
What a coincidence that you saw and stayed at the bus in the woods. I was hoping to go up in early August, but I might
have to make an exception into going up earlier as it is a wonderful sight to see. I am making my way up the coast
right now trying to save as much resources as I can. I understand your reason for your frustration as it was hard for me
to commit to what I want to do. I really want to go to a place where I can find peace with myself and be involved in
nature.
Yes, Jim Gallien is a union electrician and a great spirited guy that loves the wilderness. That’s all I really know about
him, although I usually mouth off about myself when I’m with Jim. His email is longrangejim@gmail.com. Feel free to
reach out to him with anything you might have, just mention that your a friend of mine and he will fill you in with
anything.
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Let’s chat soon buddy! I look forward to working with you.
Best,
Jay
Notes Page
Genre 1: This letter from Chris to Mom and Carine demonstrates my proficiency in
standard reading A. In this letter, I have included 10 vocabulary terms from the novel
and have demonstrated my understanding of their definitions by correctly using
them in my writing.
Genre 2: The brochure for The Nature Surprising Human Intentions demonstrates
my proficiency in standard reading B. To exhibit my understanding of the
significance of the theme, Nature Surprising Human Intentions, I have explained
significant quotes and in depth texts that describe this particular setting.
Genre 3: This song playlist demonstrates my proficiency in standard reading c.
Each song symbolizes a different stage on Chris’s journey. I have explained each
song choice to demonstrate how Chris deals with the circumstances he comes to
and how his journey develops over the course of the text.
Genre 4: This email conversation between Chris McCandless and Jon Krakauer
demonstrates my proficiency in standard reading d. Through there conversation, I
have illuminated the similarities between the main characters life and his
author’s—therefore analyzing Krakauer’s point of view.
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Image Resources
Title page
-https://www.google.com/search?q=into+the+wild&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&v
ed=0ahUKEwiPlI6V0PzeAhWDrFkKHTCADs0Q_AUIDygC&biw=1366&bih=631#imgrc=WP
na0RlnYY37wM:
Brochure
-https://www.google.com/search?q=into+the+wild&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&v
ed=0ahUKEwiPlI6V0PzeAhWDrFkKHTCADs0Q_AUIDygC&biw=1366&bih=631#imgrc=WP
na0RlnYY37wM:
-http://trailmob.com/article/hikers-to-into-the-wild-bus-speak-out-about-rescue
-https://matadornetwork.com/pulse/books-chris-mccandless-cheryl-strayed-took-
road/
Rubric rating submitted on: 12/6/2018, 9:19:39 AM by jessica.allen@gorhamschools.org
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Reading A: Build I can begin to I can develop I can build I can build
academic develop my some academic academic advanced
vocabulary; academic vocabulary; vocabulary; academic
determine the vocabulary; determine the determine the vocabulary;
meaning of identify literal meaning of meaning of discern the
words and unfamiliar words and words and meaning of
phrases as they vocabulary and phrases and phrases as they words and
are used in the use tools to find understand their are used in the phrases as they
text, including definitions. meanings in text, including are used in the
figurative, context. figurative, text, including
connotative, and connotative, and figurative,
technical technical connotative and
meanings; meanings; technical
analyze the analyze the meanings. I can
impact of impact of also analyze and
specific word specific word interpret the
choices. choices. impact of
Your score: 3 specific word
choices on
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meaning and
tone.
Reading B: Select I can select I can select I can select I can select and
strong and examples from a examples from a strong and apply strong and
thorough textual text and explain text to partially thorough textual thorough textual
evidence to my selection. support analysis, evidence to evidence to
support analysis, reflection and/or support analysis, insightfully
reflection and/or research. reflection and/or support an
research. research. analysis,
Your score: 2 reflection and/or
research.
Reading C: I can identify a I can summarize I can analyze a I can analyze and
Analyze theme, a theme, a set of a theme, a set of theme, a connect a theme,
complex set of ideas, and/or a ideas, and/or a complex set of a sophisticated
ideas, and/or a sequence of set of events and ideas, and/or a analysis of a
sequence of events. recognize how sequence of complex set of
events and specific events and ideas, and/or a
explain how individuals, ideas, explain how sequence of
specific or events interact specific events and
individuals, ideas, and develop in individuals, ideas, explain how
or events interact the text. or events interact specific
and develop over and develop in individual, ideas,
the course of the the text. or events interact
text. and develop in a
Your score: 4 text.
Reading D: I can identify I can identify I can analyze how I can insightfully
Analyze how an some devices or some aspects of an author uses analyze how an
author’s strategies that an how an author structure, author uses
structure, author uses in a uses structure, purpose, point of structure,
purpose, point of text. purpose, point of view, literary purpose, point of
view, use of view, literary devices, view, literary
literary devices, devices, reasoning and/or devices,
reasoning and/or reasoning and/or rhetorical reasoning and/or
rhetorical rhetorical strategies to rhetorical
strategies impact strategies to impact the text. strategies to
the text. impact the text. develop the
Your score: 3.5 meaning of the
work as a whole.
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