Pre-Reading Activity: _Into the Wild_

Pre-Reading Activity: Into the Wild

Think, Pair, Share...

• Think about some alternative plans you might have instead of beginning college immediately after high school. What might you do? Why would you do it, and how long do you see yourself in this activity?

Answer the following questions based on your preferences.

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I am self sufficient. I could live on my own.

• Strongly Disagree

• Disagree

• Neutral

• Agree

• Strongly Agree

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I enjoy new experiences. I like learning new things.

• Strongly Disagree

• Disagree

• Neutral

• Agree

• Strongly Agree

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I enjoy my family and hope I never live far away from them.

• Strongly Disagree

• Disagree

• Neutral

• Agree

• Strongly Agree

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I like being prepared. I dislike going into situations where I feel unprepared.

• Strongly Disagree

• Disagree

• Neutral

• Agree

• Strongly Agree

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I am never bored when I am by myself. I can always find ways to entertain myself.

• Strongly Disagree

• Disagree

• Neutral

• Agree

• Strongly Agree

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I like to travel. I want to see the world.

• Strongly Disagree

• Disagree

• Neutral

• Agree

• Strongly Agree

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I hold a grudge a long time. I don't easily forgive.

• Strongly Disagree

• Disagree

• Neutral

• Agree

• Strongly Agree

THINK & DISCUSS: Based on your answers to the previous questions, what conclusions could someone draw about you?

Share your opinion:

WHAT'S BETTER? A life of...

Poll

What's better? A life of...

• adventure

• security

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What's better? A life of...

• conforming to society

• breaking the mold

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What's better? A life of...

• experiences

• money and material things