Notes Sheet -- Into The Wild: Chapter 1 (pp. 3-7)
Name ______________________
Before Reading
Note the epigraph at the beginning of the chapter.
Epigraph: Summary - What is it and what is it about?
Who is it
by?
Where is it
from?
First Reading
Identify the words and phrases in the text that describe Chris McCandless’ character and his actions.
List specific words FROM THE TEXT that
Interpret this info and use it to describe him in
describe his character.
your own words.
List specific words FROM THE TEXT that
describe his actions.
Interpret this info and use it to describe him in
your own words.
Re-Reading the Text
Now that you have a better sense of Chris McCandless’s story, how is the epigraph relevant to the
chapter?
Analyzing Stylistic Choices
Images: The first chapter begins with a map of Alaska. Why? How are you affected by this image?
Considering the Structure of the Text
Mapping the Organizational Structure
What is the purpose of this chapter (what does it do, establish, achieve)?
Consider the last paragraph of the chapter. What is its purpose (what does it do, establish, achieve)?
What is your assessment of McCandless so far? Explain: be specific and support your response with
some of the textual evidence you have recorded on this Notes Sheet.