Into the Wild, Chapter 6 *Context Clues*

Into the Wild, Chapter 6

Determine the Meaning of Words and Phrases

Open Ended

Warm-Up: Describe yourself using words and phrases with positive connotation.

Standard

• LAFS.910.RI.2.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.  

Essential Question

Which words and phrases reveal how Franz and Alex feel about one another?

Multiple Select

Select our objectives for today! Hint: It's all of them!

• Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings using context clues

• Analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone in the text

Agenda

1. Warm-Up

2. Review/HK

3. Words and Phrases

4. "Into the Wild" Ch. 6

5. Graphic Organizer/I do/We do

6. You do = Exit-Ticket

7. Achieve 3000 (2)

Know these terms!

Technical/Denotative meaning of a word

Figurative meaning of a word

How a word can impact meaning/Connotation

Standard Overview

• Which words or phrases contribute the most to the meaning in the text?

• Does the author uses words literally or figuratively?

• How do the different words contribute to the author's tone?

• How does the author's choice of words affect the meaning of the text?

Open Ended

Provide an example of words and phrases that contribute to a lighthearted tone? negative? scary? you got this!

Multiple Choice

Part A: Which word or phrase best replaces the underlined text?

"Tumbleweeds scuttle down Salton City’s broad, desolate boulevards. Sun-bleached FOR SALE signs line the curbs, and paint peels from uninhabited buildings."

• disturbing

• sad

• depressing

• deserted

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words or phrases provides context into determining the meaning of the word "desolate?"

"Tumbleweeds scuttle down Salton City’s broad, desolate boulevards. Sun-bleached FOR SALE signs line the curbs, and paint peels from uninhabited buildings."

• Tumbleweeds

• Broad

• Uninhabited

• Sun-bleach

Open Ended

"When Franz met McCandless, his long-dormant paternal impulses were kindled anew." (page 50)

What does the word dormant remind you of? What about the word paternal?

Open Ended

Based on context clues, put the following quote in your own words:

"When Franz met McCandless, his long-dormant paternal impulses were kindled anew." (page 50)

Open Ended

How does the use of words like "devout" and "paternal" in Krakauer’s description of Ron Franz’s character impact the meaning of the text? (pg. 50) *consider, how does this impact our view of their friendship?*

"Biding his time" "Embark" "Sedentary existence" "delighted" WE DO STRATEGY

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We do activity for previous slide!

How do the phrases: "Biding his time" "Embark" "Sedentary existence" "delighted" contribute to our undestanding of the character? the tone? explain.

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What do the words and phrases "fulminate" and "idiocy" reveal about the character? How do these words impact the tone?

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What tone is created by the line "I'm a hobo now!" Explain how this supports our understanding of their friendship.

Which words and phrases best reveal how Franz feels about McCandless?

Open Ended

How does Franz feel about McCandless? Which words and phrases best support your response?

"claustrophobic confines" and "unalloyed" "meticulously constructed"

Open Ended

"claustrophobic confines" and "unalloyed" "meticulously constructed"

Determine the meanings of these words and phrases. Then, elaborate on how they impact the meaning.

skim this for words and phrases that reveal the speaker's attitude

skim this for words and phrases that reveal the speaker's attitude

skim this for words and phrases that reveal the speaker's attitude

Astoundingly, vagabonds, outfitted? You DO!

Jot down 2-3 words or phrases in your graphic organizer from this slide

"Interrogated" "Renounced"

Open Ended

Which words and phrases reveal the nature of the relationship between Franz and McCandless? Use your notes and graphic organizer to respond to this question using at least 4-5 sentences.

Open Ended

Achieve 3000: Write down your score and title of article here

Open Ended

Achieve 3000: Type your score and article title here