P3 - Digibordlesson 2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 1

Hello!

[klassenplattegrond]

Timetable

5 min - Inloop. Heb je vragen? Nu kun je ze stellen.

Telefoon in de telefoontas, geen eten en drinken [ook geen kauwgom], zoek je plek en pak je spullen. 

Presentielijst + huiswerkcontrole 

20 min - Finish lesson 2

15 min - Start lesson 3 

5 min - Centrale afsluiting en hw instructie

Today's lesson

Lesson goals:

• Follow Chris's journey through Western USA.
  
• Read parts from the book Into the Wild.
  
• Meet more friends on the road.
  
• Write postcards to Chris.
  
• Find out if Chris gets to Alaska.

Exercise 1a - Taking the long road

On February 24 it had been seven and a half months since Chris abandoned his trusted vehicle, the Datsun. All these months of being on the road, yet his heart still hungry for more adventure and not ready to settle down. Chris continued his journey by hitch-hiking into Las Vegas and found a job at an Italian restaurant. “Alexander buried his backpack in the desert on 2/27 and entered Las Vegas with no money and no ID,” the journal tells us. He lived on the streets with homeless people for several weeks. Vegas would not be the end of the story, however. On May 10, itchy feet returned and Alex left his job in Vegas. From a letter McCandless sent to Jan Burres, we know he spent July and August on the Oregon coast, close to Astoria. He complained that “the fog and rain were often intolerable.” By early October he arrived in Arizona. When he arrived in Bullhead City, McCandless stopped moving for more than two months – probably the longest he stayed in

one place from the time he left. At the time, he was working a full-time job, flipping Quarter Pounders at a McDonald’s. His colleagues don’t remember much about Chris McCandless. “One thing I do remember is that he had a thing about socks,” says the assistant manager. He always wore shoes without socks. But McDonald’s has a rule that employees have to wear decent footwear at all times. That means shoes and socks. Chris would comply with the rule, but as soon as his shift was over, bang! – the first thing he’d do is take those socks off.” After holding a steady job for two months, Chris got itchy feet again. 

Exercise 1a - Taking the long road

He traveled south to meet up with his friends: Jan and Rainy. They were staying three miles outside of Niland, at a place the locals call ‘The Slabs’. Slab City is used by camper owners and squatters from across North America. Several thousand campers use the site during the winter months. The temperatures during summer are as high as 49 °C. McCandless spoke frequently to the residents of the Slabs about his plans for Alaska. He exercised each morning to get in shape for his life in the wild. After a few weeks, McCandless announced it was time for him to be moving on. After McCandless said farewell to Jan Burres, he hiked into the desert and set up camp at the edge of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Here McCandless slept on the sand under a cloth hung from a branch. When he needed provisions, he would walk the four miles into town, where he bought rice and filled his plastic water jug. One Thursday in mid-January, McCandless was walking to his tent when an old man, name of Russel Franz, stopped to give him a ride. They really clicked and before the day was out, they had driven into Palm Springs in Franz’s truck, had a meal at a nice restaurant, and went sightseeing. Over the next few weeks, McCandless and Franz spent a lot of time together. On March 14, Franz left McCandless on the shoulder of Interstate 70. McCandless was thrilled to be on his way north. He hitch-hiked to Carthage, South Dakota to seek out an old friend and make some money.

Exercise 1a - Taking the long road

 “There we were, talking about our schedule,” remembers Wayne, “and in walks Alex with a big backpack slung over his shoulder.”  Chris told Wayne he planned on staying until April 15, just long enough to save some money. He needed to buy new gear, he explained, because he was going to Alaska.

On the morning of April 15, McCandless continued his journey north. His pack was heavy. He had approximately one thousand dollars tucked in his boot. He left his journal and photo album with Wayne for safekeeping.

A week later Westerberg received a card: “April 18. Arrived in Whitefish this morning on a freight train. I am making good time. Today I will jump the Canadian border and turn north for Alaska. 

Give my regards to everyone. 

Take care, Alex.”

Exercise 1a - Taking the long road

On February 24 it had been seven and a half months since Chris abandoned his trusted vehicle, the Datsun. All these months of being on the road, yet his heart still hungry for more adventure and not ready to settle down. Chris continued his journey by hitch-hiking into Las Vegas and found a job at an Italian restaurant. “Alexander buried his backpack in the desert on 2/27 and entered Las Vegas with no money and no ID,” the journal tells us. He lived on the streets with homeless people for several weeks. Vegas would not be the end of the story, however. On May 10, itchy feet returned and Alex left his job in Vegas. From a letter McCandless sent to Jan Burres, we know he spent July and August on the Oregon coast, close to Astoria. He complained that “the fog and rain were often intolerable.” By early October he arrived in Arizona. When he arrived in Bullhead City, McCandless stopped moving for more than two months – probably the longest he stayed in

one place from the time he left. At the time, he was working a full-time job, flipping Quarter Pounders at a McDonald’s. His colleagues don’t remember much about Chris McCandless. “One thing I do remember is that he had a thing about socks,” says the assistant manager. He always wore shoes without socks. But McDonald’s has a rule that employees have to wear decent footwear at all times. That means shoes and socks. Chris would comply with the rule, but as soon as his shift was over, bang! – the first thing he’d do is take those socks off.” After holding a steady job for two months, Chris got itchy feet again. 

Exercise 1a - Taking the long road

He traveled south to meet up with his friends: Jan and Rainy. They were staying three miles outside of Niland, at a place the locals call ‘The Slabs’. Slab City is used by camper owners and squatters from across North America. Several thousand campers use the site during the winter months. The temperatures during summer are as high as 49 °C. McCandless spoke frequently to the residents of the Slabs about his plans for Alaska. He exercised each morning to get in shape for his life in the wild. After a few weeks, McCandless announced it was time for him to be moving on. After McCandless said farewell to Jan Burres, he hiked into the desert and set up camp at the edge of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Here McCandless slept on the sand under a cloth hung from a branch. When he needed provisions, he would walk the four miles into town, where he bought rice and filled his plastic water jug. One Thursday in mid-January, McCandless was walking to his tent when an old man, name of Russel Franz, stopped to give him a ride. They really clicked and before the day was out, they had driven into Palm Springs in Franz’s truck, had a meal at a nice restaurant, and went sightseeing. Over the next few weeks, McCandless and Franz spent a lot of time together. On March 14, Franz left McCandless on the shoulder of Interstate 70. McCandless was thrilled to be on his way north. He hitch-hiked to Carthage, South Dakota to seek out an old friend and make some money.

Exercise 1a - Taking the long road

 “There we were, talking about our schedule,” remembers Wayne, “and in walks Alex with a big backpack slung over his shoulder.”  Chris told Wayne he planned on staying until April 15, just long enough to save some money. He needed to buy new gear, he explained, because he was going to Alaska.

On the morning of April 15, McCandless continued his journey north. His pack was heavy. He had approximately one thousand dollars tucked in his boot. He left his journal and photo album with Wayne for safekeeping.

A week later Westerberg received a card: “April 18. Arrived in Whitefish this morning on a freight train. I am making good time. Today I will jump the Canadian border and turn north for Alaska. 

Give my regards to everyone. 

Take care, Alex.”

A conversation in the desert

A conversation in the desert

Chris: 

Mr Franz …

I think careers are a 20th century invention and I don't want one. 

You don’t need to worry about me. 

I’ve got a college education.

I’m not destitute.

I’m living like this by choice

Do exercise 2