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Prompt: How does watching the film version of Into the Wild change or deepen your understanding of Chris McCandless compared to reading the book? In your response, explain one key difference in how his character or experiences are presented, and connect this to a time when seeing something visually changed your understanding of a situation.

  Prompt Response:   The movie version of Into the Wild hits different because it makes Chris’s story feel way more personal than the book. Instead of just reading a bunch of facts and interviews, you actually see him getting weaker and more lonely. This makes his "spiritual journey" feel a lot more real and sad.  Summary:  McCandless in the movie is much different than in the book. Reflection:  I like Chris in the movie more because he seems more likeable.
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Prompt: Chris and his sister Carine McCandless had a very close relationship, even when he struggled to connect with others. Write about a relationship in your life where you feel truly understood. Explain what makes that relationship strong and how it compares to the connection between Chris and Carine in Into the Wild.

Prompt Response:  One relationship that I have with someone where I feel truly understood is with my parents. They are always there for me and know what I do and don't like. What makes our relationship strong is that we communicate with each other and spend time with each other. My relationship with parents has few similarities with the relationship between Chris and his sister. Summary:  I have a good relationship with my parents.  Reflection:  I hope to be able to spend more time with my parents and maybe make good relationships with others.
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In your opinion, what builds trust in a relationship, and what can damage it?

  Response: Being honest is something that can build trust in a relationship. Also if you spend time with the person, you can build a better relationship with them. Summary:  Being honest and spending time with a person can build trust. Reflection:  I have built many relationships with family and friends.
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Prompt: Based on the first 40 minutes of the film and Chapters 1–11 of the book, does the visual version of Chris’s journey make his choices seem more justified or more reckless than the text does? Explain how the medium (film vs writing) shapes your perspective.

  Prompt Response:  I think Chris's choices are more reckless after watching the movie because in the movie, Chris and his parents didn't seem to have a bad relationship. The medium shapes my perspective by making Chris's actions feel both justified and reckless.  Summary:  Chris made both a reckless and justified action. Reflection:  In the coming chapters I hope Chris will be able to make good decisions.
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Prompt: Think about a moment when your understanding of your family changed as you got older. How did that shift impact your perspective, and how does that connect to Chris’s realization about his parents in Chapter 11?

  Prompt Response:  A time when my understanding of my family changed was when I grew up from a child. I saw that not everything was cupcakes and rainbows. Many things in life are gritty and real. When I grew up the veil was lifted from my eyes. Summary:  Growing up taught me a lot about how life really is. Reflection:  As I've grown up I have learned many lessons and how to live.
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Prompt: Reflect on your reading of Into the Wild chapters 1–10. Which chapter stood out to you the most, and why? In your response, explain what specifically made this chapter meaningful, interesting, or impactful. You may consider elements such as McCandless’s actions, a key event, a theme, or Krakauer’s storytelling.

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Prompt: Chris McCandless rejects a traditional path of success and instead defines success on his own terms through freedom, experience, and personal meaning. Reflect on what success means to you at your current stage in life. In the response, explain how success is currently defined (grades, college acceptance, achievements, happiness, etc.) and where those ideas come from. Then, consider whether that definition truly reflects personal values or if it is shaped by expectations from family, school, or society.

  Prompt Response:  Success to me is being good at what you enjoy doing. When you truly love something and put your all into it so that you are good, that is successful in my opinion. Expectations of being successful can be stressful but at the same time they push you to do great things. Summary:  Success can mean many things but above all it should be about yourself doing good at what you enjoy doing. Reflection:  I think I am on the path of being successful in my life.
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Chris chooses independence over relationships. When have you chosen to be on your own instead of relying on others? What happened, and would you make the same choice again?

  Prompt Response:  I've chosen to be on my own instead of relying on others in school because sometimes the people that are around you aren't good at what they're doing. If they aren't good at it, they could drag you down. In this certain experience that I had, I chose to be by myself so I could finish the project with ease instead of relying on others to do it for me. Summary:  I chose to work by myself so I could finish the assignment without any struggle. Reflection:  I've learned how to know when to make those kinds of decisions and use them to my advantage.  
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Prompt: Choose a vocabulary word from Lesson 10 that resonates with you personally. Write a blog post explaining why this word is significant to you, including any personal memories or experiences that link you to the word.

   Prompt Response:  My desired Sat score is above 1300. I hope this will get me into a good college so I can persue my career. My top three colleges are Georgia tech, Georgia, and kenessaw state.  Summary: I hope to get into my college of choice. Reflection:  I am thankful that I spent time to take the sat. It will help improve the trajectory of my career.
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Prompt: For most of you, yesterday you took the SAT. If you did not, you will take it before you leave high school. What is your desired SAT score? Identify your top three colleges and explain why each school appeals to you.

  Prompt Response:  My desired Sat score is above 1300. I hope this will get me into a good college so I can persue my career. My top three colleges are Georgia tech, Georgia, and kenessaw state.  Summary: I hope to get into my college of choice. Reflection:  I am thankful that I spent time to take the sat. It will help improve the trajectory of my career.
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Prompt: Twice a year we adjust our clocks for daylight saving time, but the change can affect our sleep, energy, and daily routines. Now that we have sprung forward; reflect on how this time change impacts you personally. Do you find it easy or difficult to adjust your schedule? Explain how the time change affects your mood, productivity, or daily habits.

  Prompt Response:  There have been many artist that I've listened to that have affected my life. One artist that really affected my life was Drake. He creates song that tell a great story and other songs that allow me to work towards a goal. The song God's Plan is one of my favorite songs made by Drake. Summary:  I have fun and learn a lot from listening to Drake. Reflection:  I will continue to expand my musical palette while looking into other forms of art.
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Prompt: In Chapter 5 of Into the Wild, McCandless is strongly influenced by writers like Jack London, whose stories shape the way he thinks about adventure and wilderness. Has a book, song, musician, or artist ever influenced the way you think about life, goals, or the world around you? Identify the specific book, song, musician, or artist and explain how their ideas or message affected your thinking.

  Prompt Response:  There have been many artist that I've listened to that have affected my life. One artist that really affected my life was Drake. He creates song that tell a great story and other songs that allow me to work towards a goal. The song God's Plan is one of my favorite songs made by Drake. Summary:  I have fun and learn a lot from listening to Drake. Reflection:  I will continue to expand my musical palette while looking into other forms of art.
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Prompt: In Into the Wild, Christopher McCandless gives up many of his possessions in pursuit of freedom and meaningful experiences. If you had to simplify your life and keep only a few important possessions, what would you keep and why? What would be hardest to leave behind?

     Prompt Response:  In my life I felt the beginning of a powerful story when I join the Lakeside basketball program. My freshman year we played really well and got lots of exposure to the basketball world. Also I met lots of friends and cool people through this program. Summary:  When I joined Lakeside basketball I became great. Reflection:  I will continue to have fun and get better at lakeside.
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Prompt: People sometimes feel the need to step away from their normal routines or environments in order to better understand themselves. Describe a time when you needed distance from a situation, place, or group of people in order to think more clearly or gain perspective. What did that experience teach you about yourself?

   Prompt Response:  I don't believe he understood the danger he was going into. He just seemed very curious and wanted to change his lifestyle. Also he didn't seem like he was aware on how long he wanted to stay in the wilderness. Summary:  Chris McCandless didn't seem aware of the dangers he was getting himself into. Reflection:  I enjoyed reading chapter 1 of the book about Chris McCandless and hope to continue to read it.
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Prompt: After reading Chapter 1 of Into the Wild, consider your first impression of Christopher McCandless. Based solely on the events and details presented in this opening chapter, do you believe McCandless truly understood the risks he was taking when he entered the Alaskan wilderness? Why or why not?

  Prompt Response:  I don't believe he understood the danger he was going into. He just seemed very curious and wanted to change his lifestyle. Also he didn't seem like he was aware on how long he wanted to stay in the wilderness. Summary:  Chris McCandless didn't seem aware of the dangers he was getting himself into. Reflection:  I enjoyed reading chapter 1 of the book about Chris McCandless and hope to continue to read it.
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Prompt: Today you worked on creating your Vocabulary Digital Cards in Adobe Express. In one well-developed paragraph, reflect on the assignment by explaining which vocabulary word was easiest for you to understand, which word was most challenging, and how creating your own sentence and selecting an image helped strengthen your understanding of the vocabulary. Use specific examples from your work.

Prompt Response:  The easiest word for me to understand was sedative. I was familiar with this word before we had this assignment. This allowed me to better understand the word when I researched it. Also using the synonyms, antonyms, and the picture was a large help to further my understanding of the word sedative. Summary:  I used the vocabulary poster assignment to better my understanding of the word sedative. Reflection:  I hope to improve my vocabulary in the future.
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