INTO THE WILD: Final Project

Objective: To create a multi-media presentation that reflects and analyzes the novel Into the Wild, by focusing on characters, relationships, events and/or locations AND their connections to several other genres. As you reflect on the story, think about the development of the plot, the main character, and the moods and feelings that you experienced at different points in the book.

Please read the directions carefully so you will receive maximum credit. This is a group project (4 individuals/group) and each group member is required to do an EQUAL amount of the work researching, constructing and presenting the project. The presentation must last no less than 10 minutes and no more than 12 minutes. While we will spend some time in class working on this project, do NOT count on class time alone to complete it! Make arrangements to meet outside of class with your group.

Use the following timeline to plan your work: (also check the agenda)

Class time: ______

Final project due: ______

Directions:

§  Decide on a theme from Into the Wild that you and your group will analyze and support.

§  Choose three (3) genres: a song, a poem, and a tv show/movie clip that relate to your theme.

§  Include the poem, lyrics for the song, and a tv show/movie clip in your PowerPoint presentation.

§  Choose a specific character, event, or location from ITW that adequately connects with each genre.

§  To illustrate these story elements, add a short excerpt from the ITW novel in your presentation.

Your analyses MUST include the following:

o  Thorough explanation of each genre, referring to literary elements, symbolism, diction, ethos, pathos, logos, imagery and/or figurative language, and how it reflects your theme.

o  Explanation & a detailed analysis of how each genre supports/relates/ties in with a specific ITW character, event, or location, as well as how together they support your theme.

o  Proper parenthetical references for book excerpts. For example: (11; ch.2) at the end of the passage.

For more information on the true story:

1.  The original Outside magazine article: http://outside.away.com/outside/features/1993/1993_into_the_wild_1.html

2.  A Men’s Health article discussing the impact of the book 15 years after Chris’s death and the making of the film: http://www.mensjournal.com/feature/M162/M162_TheCultofChrisMcCandless.html

3.  For more information about the movie, including clips and interactive links: www.intothewild.com

(*The above links are Not to be included in your presentation. These links are solely to be used to aid your comprehension.*)

Song

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Poem

1.  Lyrics
2.  Analysis
a.  What does this song mean?
b.  What is the mood?
c.  How is the theme conveyed?
i. Diction
ii.  Imagery
iii.  Figurative language
iv.  Rhythm/Tempo
v.  Ethos, Pathos, Logos
d.  What instruments were used?
i. How does the choice of instruments help convey the message? / 1.  Verses
2.  Analysis
a.  What does the poem mean?
b.  How does the poet convey his/her message (also your theme)?
i. Diction
ii.  Imagery
iii.  Figurative language
iv.  Literary elements
v.  Ethos, Logos, Pathos

TV Show/Movie Clip

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Include an ITW chapter, event, character, or location that connects with these genres.
1.  Actual clip
2.  Analysis
a.  What is the clip’s message?
b.  How does the clip embody the theme?
i. Pause on images that will help reflect the theme.
c.  What devices are used to demonstrate theme?
i. Diction
ii.  Imagery
iii.  Figurative language
iv.  Literary elements
v.  Ethos, Logos, Pathos / Song:
Poem:
TV Show/Movie Clip: