2/23/15 Do Now: -Hand in your controlling idea packet. Homework: Get an Into the Wild book Content Objective: Content Objective: Students will use the contents of the backpack to brainstorm possible scenarios that lead up to McCandless’ death. Language Objective: Students will use the items they find to write a well developed paragraph in which they predict what happened to McCandless prior to his death.

1)As a class, go through the contents of Chris McCandless’ backpack. 2)Compile a list of the items that you find 3)Consider the significance of the items 4)Look for connections between the items 5)Use the list of items you found to write a well developed paragraph in which you predict what happened to McCandless leading up to his death. McCandless Backpack Scavenger Hunt:

- What did you find? -Do you notice any connections between these items? -Do any of the items surprise you or standout to you? Why? -What predictions can you make based on the items you found? McCandless Backpack Scavenger Hunt:

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