The+Call+of+the+Wild

  **The Call of the Wild by Jack London** 

** The Novel and Movies **


 * **[] This the complete novel available for free online. **
 * There are several versions of the film to consider viewing:
 * 1923 version []
 * 1935 version []
 * 1972 version []
 * 1976 version []
 * 1993 version []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1997 version []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">2009 3-D version (Based off of Call of the Wild) []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This link accesses the Puffin Graphic Novels site, where there is a graphic novel of "The Call of the Wild."


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Lesson Plans **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">schools.utah.gov/curr/lang_art/sec/PPT/CalloftheWild1.ppt This is a power point that offers a unit plan titled "Survival." "Call of the Wild" is the major work used in the unity. This offers reading activities and assessments. It also includes a lesson on comparing and contrasting the events in the book and the movies.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(Note: This link does not work. Simply copy and past the link into a Google search, then open either the link from there. Sorry for any inconvenience!)


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This is complete guide to teaching "Call of the Wild." It includes assessments, pre-reading activities, a synopsis of each chapter, activities for each chapter, a character list, important quotations, vocabulary terms, discussion questions, related works, and helpful websites.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(Note: This link does not work on certain browsers. Simply copy and past the link into a Google search, then open either open the link from there or open it as a Google document. Sorry for any inconvenience!)


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__[|www.ckcolorado.org/units/7th_grade/7_CalltheWild.pdf]__ This is a unit plan in which the students read and respond to "Call of the Wild." Some of the objectives of the lesson include: Students will draw conclusions, make predictions, and analyze what they read, hear and view. Students will find support in text. Students will determine the essential message in the text.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(Note: This link does not work on certain browsers. Simply copy and past the link into a Google search, then open either open the link from there or open it as a Google document. Sorry for any inconvenience!)


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[| http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Language_Arts/Literature/Childrens_Literature/CHL0233.html] This lesson focuses on elements of fiction and uses discussion and participation as means of assessment. It requires two 45-minute class periods. Some of the objectives are that students will be able to: identify the main concepts of the chapter and discuss the events.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] Students will think of their own animals with original problems to be solved. Students will then create a 3-paragraph story, detailing a problem and the eventual solution with words. This lesson focuses on idea development and word choice.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] Trobough uses the life of the author, Jack London, to undestand Buck. He objective of this lesson plan is for students to "identify the various experiences that shape a character."
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(Note: This link does not work on certain browsers. Simply copy and past the link into a Google search, then open either open the link from there or open it as a Google document. Sorry for any inconvenience!)


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This lesson focuses on the following guiding questions: How does Jack London approach the literary problem of telling a story from the point of view of an animal? Why might London have chosen to write from an animal's perspective? The main objective is for students to be able to take a stand on what London is attempting to communicate through his portrayal of Buck; support position with evidence either historical or from the text.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This is a ten-day lesson in which the audio book is played for the students. I found that the audio tapes run for about three hours, so this could be done in class. There is a schedule for each day, including how long the audio book is played for. This site also offers lessons for each day and handouts. The lessons focus on a different aspect daily: Day 1- Biography--Day 2: Culture and History--Day 3: Narrative and Point of View--Day 4: Characters--Day 5: Symbols and Metaphors--Day 6: London's Writing Style-- Day 7: Character Development--Day 8: The Plot Unfolds--Day 9: Themes--Day 10: What makes a great book?


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This lesson divides the chapters and has a skill to focus on for each chapter. The skills include: contrast, paradox, theme, conflict, and syllogisms. At the end of this unit, they watch the movie, but I am unsure of what version! I cannot access the handouts that go along with this unit plan, but it provides framework.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> __** Reading Guides and Worksheets **__


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This site has several questions to ask for each chapter during classroom discussion. This also lists the important vocabulary words for each chapter. It also offers an enrichment activity for each chapter, however, I am critical of the purpose of the activities. I like this site because there are a few questions for each chapter that are listed that would be excellent discussion questions.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|http://www.glencoe.com/sec/literature/litlibrary/pdf/call_of_the_wild.pd] This is my absolute favorite. It is incredible! This is includes a background handout, a map, and pre-reading and post-reading tools. Thre are vocabulary handouts, discussion questions, reader response journals, graphic organizers, math connections (which many schools are implementing), art connections, journal entires, and writing prompts.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(Note: This link does not work on certain browsers. Simply copy and past the link into a Google search, then open either open the link from there or open it as a Google document. Sorry for any inconvenience!)


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This is a list of 76 words suggested for "Call of the Wild."


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This site only has free questions for chapter two, but the questions require critical thinking. The questions involve taking perspectives of the dogs and the humans that witness the events in chapter two.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This site has several graphic organizers. The organizers are not necessarily for "The Call of the Wild," but they are great reading tools.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This is a guide for teachers that offers reading and writing activities. It offers instructions on an author study, an instant messaging review game, a Klondike Gold Rush PowerPoint, additional Jack London stories that are similar to "Call of the Wild," an instructional PowerPoint in the vocabulary terms, and an author comparison study.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[[[[my.hrw.com/nsmedia/.../call_of_the_wild.../callofthewild_chapters4-5.pdf ]]]] This site is on chapters 4 and 5. It has an organizer for students to chart Cause and Effect Relationships as they read.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(Note: This link does not work on certain browsers. Simply copy and past the link into a Google search, then open either open the link from there or open it as a Google document. Sorry for any inconvenience!)

__**<span style="color: #26b1b5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Background Information on the Alaskan/Klondike Gold Rush **__


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This is a map from American Monuments and Memorials that shows the routes of the Alaskan/Klondike Gold Rush.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This site is the site of the Klondike Gold Rush National Park. There is historical information for a general audience and for students. There is also a tab for teachers which offers a chance to plan a field trip and curriculum.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This lesson plan is to be used prior to teaching "The Call of the Wild." The main objective is: "After completing this lesson, students will know the historical context of the story, particularly about the Alaskan/Klondike Gold Rush.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] This site offers biographies of Jack London, information, audio, and frequently asked questions about London's works. I think it is important to know Jack London's biography and his experience with the Klondike/Alakan Gold Rush, especially if you were to talk about why London used the perspective of a dog. There is also a tab titled "Resources for Students" that offers assistance tips and links.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[] Gold Fever is a program on PBS about the Gold Rush. This link guides you to the Teacher's Guide. On this tab, there are questions for before watching the program and after. I think that this is another great way to understand the gold rush and the context of the story.