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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:  The French artist Henry Matisse inspired much of my own artwork. He gave me the ability to see the bigger picture from simpler objects and shapes. He also inspired me to move more creatively and use more of my own imagination. I used to create images from reference, but now I am trying to expand my creative horizons by creating images from my mind. Summary: Today we read chapter 5 of into the wild and answered questions about it. Reflection:  Today I learned how stubbornness can be harmful.
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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:  If I could bring people with me, I would bring along the people that mean the most to me. I think if I went on a journey into the woods strictly by myself, I would go crazy. I would also have no one to share my experiences with and no one to relate to with things that I went through during my expedition.  Summary:  Today we read chapter four of "Into the Wild" Reflection:  Today I learned how dependent I am on others.
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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:  Often times, I find myself trapped in a strict routine. I get in ready for bed at a certain time so I can be in bed at another and wake up at the right time. Last year, I was very strict about my bedtime rituals that I left myself no room for relaxation. I became paranoid and hyper-attentive to the time to the point where I gave myself anxiety, thinking if I didn't do everything the way I was supposed to things would go South in an instant. However, I am now in dual enrollment, so I can go to sleep whenever I want (given I don't have class early the next morning). This has given me much more freedom to do the things I want to do before bed without fear of messing up. Summary: Today we read chapters 2 and 3 of "Into the Wild" Reflection:  Today I learned it's okay to leave behind something if it causes you harm or discomfort.
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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:  My first impression of McCandless was of a carefree traveler, but upon further insight, it seemed like he cared a lot -- about his past in particular. McCandless did everything he could -- burned money, ditched his belongings and old way of life -- to start a new one. I don't think he fully considered the severity of the wilderness however. This is due to the inconsiderate and unwise packing and improper gear. Summary: Today we read chapter one of "Into the Wild" Reflection:  Today I learned information about a real story and how dumb people can be.  
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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:  I think the easiest word for me to comprehend was the word "blithe". In my head, I associated it with "bliss", so it made more sense as they both have a correlating meaning. In my opinion, the term "goad" was the hardest to understand, as I had never heard it before and I could not compare it to any other words in my head with a similar sound and meaning. This is what made this word in particular difficult to comrpehend. Summary: Today we reviewed lesson 9's vocabulary Reflection:  Today I learned new vocabulary.
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