Cornell Notes
Topic/Objective:
Name:
Jack London’s To Build a Fire
Class/Period:
Textbook: 596-610
Date:
Essential Question: How does Jack London’s To Build a Fire reflect American Naturalism?
Questions:
Notes:
Where is the man in the
story heading?
Why does he try to avoid
the springs?
What advice had the oldtimer on Sulphur Creek
given him about travel in
the Klondike?
What does the man think
about doing with his dog
after the second fire goes
out?
What ultimately happens
to the man? The dog?
Select and describe ONE
part of the short story
and explain how it
reflects ONE of the
THEMES of Naturalism.
Theme from Naturalism notes: _____________________________________
Describe the Scene:
How it reflects Naturalism:
Select one important quote from story and explain its significance.
Provide Context for your Quote – What’s Going On?
Quotation with Citation:
Explain the Significance in your Own Words:
Questions:
Summary:
Notes: