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To Build a Fire

To Build a Fire. DO NOW. What is the most extreme weather you have ever experienced? What was the most uncomfortable part? Did you learn anything after the experience? Write at least six sentences. To Build a Fire. Jack London Setting: Yukon Territory.

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To Build a Fire

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  1. To Build a Fire

  2. DO NOW What is the most extreme weather you have ever experienced? What was the most uncomfortable part? Did you learn anything after the experience? Write at least six sentences.

  3. To Build a Fire Jack London Setting: Yukon Territory

  4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsVuahMxKGk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjAKmscLdfE

  5. Effects of Setting Creates conflict Influences character Creates mood Serves as a symbol

  6. Groupwork Pp53 “The main character of ‘To Build a Fire’ makes a number of decisions that intensify his conflict with the natural setting.” As a group, complete a chart that maps four decisions our protagonist made and what could have resulted if he made a different decision. GIVE CITATIONS!!!

  7. Safety Guide Write a safety manual for distribution to prospectors to the Yukon. Give at least five clear rules to avoiding conflict with nature. “How to Avoid Conflict with the Yukon”

  8. Groupwork “Setting in To Build a Fire.” on pp. 32. Recreate on poster sheet Give three textual citations for each corner

  9. Extension Activity • Dialog Writing: • Imagine the meeting of an “old-timer” in the Yukon and a fearless gold miner who has just arrived from California. You will write out a dialog of their conversation. Over the course of the dialog, the old timer should explain the dangers of the setting and explain what the newcomer must do in order to survive in the setting.

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