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Prompt: Pick one of the connection based questions and answer it in your blog. Be sure to write out the question.

 Prompt:  Question- How do you typically respond when people give you advice? Do you usually accept it, question it, or ignore it? Explain your reasoning. (pg. 118) Answer- I always take in advice that I receive. The extent to which I consider the advice is up to the credibility of the person. Additionally, even if somebody is extremely credible, I always question the advice that I receive. Summary: Today we read chapter 12. Reflection: I learned more about Chris's college life.
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Based on the first 40 minutes of the film and Chapters 1–11 of the book, does the visual version of Chris’s journey make his choices seem more justified or more reckless than the text does? Explain how the medium (film vs writing) shapes your perspective.

 Prompt: I think the film makes Chris out to be more reckless than he is. He seems more spontaneous due to that fact that the film spans around a couple hours. This makes it seem like is bouncing from place to place rather than settling in certain places for a little while. Summary: Today we watched the film adaptation of the book. Reflection: I saw Chris in a new light.
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Think about a moment when your understanding of your family changed as you got older. How did that shift impact your perspective, and how does that connect to Chris’s realization about his parents in Chapter 11?

 Prompt: My parents divorced the summer before my 11th grade. For a while I had known that they were unhappy in their marriage, but the divorce really underscored it. I realized that the only reason they had been together for the last decade or so was so that me and my sister would not grow up with split parents. This caused my respect for my parents to further as they waited to make that decision for my sake. I think this connects to Chris as his parents were also in constant disagreement. Summary: Today we read chapter 11. Reflection: I learned about Chris's parents.
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Reflect on your reading of Into the Wild chapters 1–10. Which chapter stood out to you the most, and why? In your response, explain what specifically made this chapter meaningful, interesting, or impactful. You may consider elements such as McCandless’s actions, a key event, a theme, or Krakauer’s storytelling.

 Prompt: I think that chapter 8 stood out to me the most. Hearing stories of the people similar to Chris was very intriguing. I was especially interested in the guy experimenting with different historical living styles. This chapter was very entertaining.  Summary: Today we took our assessment on chapters 1-10. Reflection: I think that I did very good on the test.
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Chris McCandless rejects a traditional path of success and instead defines success on his own terms through freedom, experience, and personal meaning. Reflect on what success means to you at your current stage in life. In the response, explain how success is currently defined (grades, college acceptance, achievements, happiness, etc.) and where those ideas come from. Then, consider whether that definition truly reflects personal values or if it is shaped by expectations from family, school, or society.

 Prompt: To me success has to do with my grades, but more importantly my happiness and self-fulfillment. I think that happiness is a lot more important than how much money you make in the future. Grades reflect discipline and hard-work, but not a happy life. I value my grades due to societal expectations. Summary: Today we answered each others questions and started chapters 9 and 10. Reflection: I honed my critical thinking skills.
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Chris chooses independence over relationships. When have you chosen to be on your own instead of relying on others? What happened, and would you make the same choice again?

 Prompt: I choose to be on my own rather than relying on others when it comes to schoolwork. When you rely on others in school you do not learn. When I am on my own I tend to succeed in my schoolwork. I always make this choice. Summary: Today we read chapter 8 and created our own questions. Reflection: Today I learned about people similar to McCandless.
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Choose a vocabulary word from Lesson 10 that resonates with you personally. Write a blog post explaining why this word is significant to you, including any personal memories or experiences that link you to the word.

 Prompt: I chose the word circumlocution because it is an unfamiliar word. I also feel like this word has a lot of use to it. There have been many times where I could have used this word to describe something I would say in multiple words. I will definitely use this word in my writing. Summary: Today we did a vocabulary assignment. Reflection: I learned new words.
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For most of you, yesterday you took the SAT. If you did not, you will take it before you leave high school. What is your desired SAT score? Identify your top three colleges and explain why each school appeals to you.

 Prompt: My desire SAT score is a 1400 or higher. My top college is UGA because it is competitive and it is a very high quality college. My second pick is GSU because it is a decent school that is very slightly competitive. My last pick is KSU because it is high quality but not very competitive. Summary: Today we read Chapter 7 of Into The Wild. Reflection: I learned more about this story.
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Twice a year we adjust our clocks for daylight saving time, but the change can affect our sleep, energy, and daily routines. Now that we have sprung forward; reflect on how this time change impacts you personally. Do you find it easy or difficult to adjust your schedule? Explain how the time change affects your mood, productivity, or daily habits.

Prompt: I got very bad sleep the night before we came back to school from the weekend. This made me feel sluggish and less energetic. I find this time difficult but enjoy its after effects. I really value having more sunlight in the day. Summary: Today we read chapter 6 of Into the Wild Reflection: I learned more about this story.
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In Chapter 5 of Into the Wild, McCandless is strongly influenced by writers like Jack London, whose stories shape the way he thinks about adventure and wilderness. Has a book, song, musician, or artist ever influenced the way you think about life, goals, or the world around you? Identify the specific book, song, musician, or artist and explain how their ideas or message affected your thinking.

  Prompt Response:  Recently I have been intrigued by books on philosophy. In particular I have been reading "Human, All Too Human" by Friedrich Nietzsche. This book has shaped the way I think about morals and laws. Summary: Today we read Chapter 5 of Into the Wild. Reflection: I learned more about this story.
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In Into the Wild, Christopher McCandless gives up many of his possessions in pursuit of freedom and meaningful experiences. If you had to simplify your life and keep only a few important possessions, what would you keep and why? What would be hardest to leave behind?

 Prompt: I would choose to keep my car, computer, and cell phone. These items are both very financially and sentimentally valuable to me. I also use these items on a daily basis. I think I would be the most upset if I had to give up my car.  Summary: Today we read chapter four of "Into The Wild" and did an assignment on it. Reflection: I learned more about McCandless' journey.
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People sometimes feel the need to step away from their normal routines or environments in order to better understand themselves. Describe a time when you needed distance from a situation, place, or group of people in order to think more clearly or gain perspective. What did that experience teach you about yourself?

 Prompt: Most days I typically go to the gym or I climb after school. On rare occasions I will choose not to do one of these things. I do this because I feel like I need a break to fully enjoy myself. These days give me clarity. Summary: Today we read chapters two and three of "Into The Wild" Reflection: I learned more about this captivating story.
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After reading Chapter 1 of Into the Wild, consider your first impression of Christopher McCandless. Based solely on the events and details presented in this opening chapter, do you believe McCandless truly understood the risks he was taking when he entered the Alaskan wilderness? Why or why not?

 Prompt: Chris McCandless seems like a very odd person. I do like his character. I also think that he did not fully understand the risk of entering the Alaskan wilderness. He did not fully prepared for this endeavor.  Summary: Today we read the first chapter of "Into The Wild" Reflection: I learned about Chris McCandless.
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Today you worked on creating your Vocabulary Digital Cards in Adobe Express. In one well-developed paragraph, reflect on the assignment by explaining which vocabulary word was easiest for you to understand, which word was most challenging, and how creating your own sentence and selecting an image helped strengthen your understanding of the vocabulary. Use specific examples from your work.

 Prompt: The word "pervasive" was the easiest for me to understand because I already knew the word. For this word I used the sentence, "Poverty was pervasive in the underdeveloped city". The hardest word for me was the word "toady". This was a word that I had never heard of. For this word I used the sentence, "His reputation was reinforced by his gaggle of toadies". Summary: Today we worked on the digital vocabulary cards assignment. Reflection: I learned new words today.
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