from A Walk in the WoodsTravel Narrative by Bill Bryson

Introducing the Travel NarrativeLiterary Analysis: Setting and MoodReading Skill: Identify Author’s PerspectiveVocabulary in Context

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Where do you find ADVENTURE?INTRODUCING THE TRAVEL NARRATIVE

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Do you find adventure in physically risky activities, such as rock climbing and skateboarding,

Where do you find ADVENTURE?INTRODUCING THE TRAVEL NARRATIVE

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Do you find adventure in physically risky activities, such as rock climbing and skateboarding,

Where do you find ADVENTURE?INTRODUCING THE TRAVEL NARRATIVE

or in everyday pursuits?

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INTRODUCING THE TRAVEL NARRATIVE

In this selection, you’ll read about the adventures of Bill Bryson, a well-known travel writer whose hike along the Appalachian Trail took some unexpected turns.

Where do you find ADVENTURE?

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INTRODUCING THE TRAVEL NARRATIVE

In this selection, you’ll read about the adventures of Bill Bryson, a well-known travel writer whose hike along the Appalachian Trail took some unexpected turns.QUICKWRITE With a small group, generate a list of adventures you’ve had or would like to have.

Where do you find ADVENTURE?

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INTRODUCING THE TRAVEL NARRATIVE

In this selection, you’ll read about the adventures of Bill Bryson, a well-known travel writer whose hike along the Appalachian Trail took some unexpected turns.QUICKWRITE With a small group, generate a list of adventures you’ve had or would like to have.Then select one adventure and write a short paragraph explaining how you would prepare for it.

Where do you find ADVENTURE?

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Setting and Mood

Setting can play an important role in creating a mood.

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Setting and Mood

Setting can play an important role in creating a mood.

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Setting and Mood

Setting can play an important role in creating a mood.

In this selection, Bill Bryson describes the Appalachian Trail by using sensory language and precise verbs.

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These, in turn, convey a mood to the reader and help bring Bryson’s experience to life.

Setting and Mood

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These, in turn, convey a mood to the reader and help bring Bryson’s experience to life.

Setting and Mood

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These, in turn, convey a mood to the reader and help bring Bryson’s experience to life.

As you read, think about how the mood influences your impressions of the Appalachian Trail and those who travel it.

Setting and Mood

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Identify Author’s Perspective

People often look at a subject from different perspectives.

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Identify Author’s Perspective

For example, a person living in Florida may react negatively to a 40-degree day,

People often look at a subject from different perspectives.

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Identify Author’s Perspective

For example, a person living in Florida may react negatively to a 40-degree day,

People often look at a subject from different perspectives.

while a person raised in Minnesota might view such weather as a blessing.

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The combination of beliefs, values, and feelings that influence how a writer looks at situations and events is called the author’s perspective.

Identify Author’s Perspective

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In order to figure out an author’s perspective, it’s important to pay attention to

The combination of beliefs, values, and feelings that influence how a writer looks at situations and events is called the author’s perspective.

Identify Author’s Perspective

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In order to figure out an author’s perspective, it’s important to pay attention to

The combination of beliefs, values, and feelings that influence how a writer looks at situations and events is called the author’s perspective.

• statements of opinion—personal ideas that cannot be proved true

Identify Author’s Perspective

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In order to figure out an author’s perspective, it’s important to pay attention to

The combination of beliefs, values, and feelings that influence how a writer looks at situations and events is called the author’s perspective.

• statements of opinion—personal ideas that cannot be proved true

• details and examples the writer chooses to include

Identify Author’s Perspective

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In order to figure out an author’s perspective, it’s important to pay attention to

The combination of beliefs, values, and feelings that influence how a writer looks at situations and events is called the author’s perspective.

• statements of opinion—personal ideas that cannot be proved true

• details and examples the writer chooses to include

• the writer’s tone, or attitude (such as humorous or serious)

Identify Author’s Perspective

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As you read Bill Bryson’s account of hiking the Appalachian Trail, try to figure out his perspective by completing a chart like the one below.

Statement, Detail, or Tone What It Reveals About Bryson

Identify Author’s Perspective

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As you read Bill Bryson’s account of hiking the Appalachian Trail, try to figure out his perspective by completing a chart like the one below.

“Life takes on a neat simplicity….”(line 6)

Statement, Detail, or Tone What It Reveals About Bryson

Identify Author’s Perspective

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As you read Bill Bryson’s account of hiking the Appalachian Trail, try to figure out his perspective by completing a chart like the one below.

“Life takes on a neat simplicity….”(line 6)

Statement, Detail, or Tone What It Reveals About Bryson

He values a lack of complication.

Identify Author’s Perspective

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Put each vocabulary word from the box in the appropriate column, and then write a brief definition of each word you’re familiar with.

Don’t Know At AllKnow Well Think I Know

abysmal singularitybuffeted superannuateddaunted unnervingreconnoiter veneer

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abysmal adj. very bad

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abysmal adj. very bad

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abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

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abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

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abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

daunted adj. discouraged daunt v.

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abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

daunted adj. discouraged daunt v.

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abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

daunted adj. discouraged daunt v.

reconnoiter v. to make a preliminary inspection

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abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

daunted adj. discouraged daunt v.

reconnoiter v. to make a preliminary inspection

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abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

daunted adj. discouraged daunt v.

reconnoiter v. to make a preliminary inspection

singularity n. something peculiar or unique

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abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

daunted adj. discouraged daunt v.

reconnoiter v. to make a preliminary inspection

singularity n. something peculiar or unique

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abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

daunted adj. discouraged daunt v.

reconnoiter v. to make a preliminary inspection

singularity n. something peculiar or unique

superannuated adj. obsolete with age

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abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

daunted adj. discouraged daunt v.

reconnoiter v. to make a preliminary inspection

singularity n. something peculiar or unique

superannuated adj. obsolete with age

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abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

daunted adj. discouraged daunt v.

reconnoiter v. to make a preliminary inspection

singularity n. something peculiar or unique

superannuated adj. obsolete with age

unnerving adj. causing loss of courage unnerve v.

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abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

daunted adj. discouraged daunt v.

reconnoiter v. to make a preliminary inspection

singularity n. something peculiar or unique

superannuated adj. obsolete with age

unnerving adj. causing loss of courage unnerve v.

from A Walk in the Woodsfrom A Walk in the Woods

abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

daunted adj. discouraged daunt v.

reconnoiter v. to make a preliminary inspection

singularity n. something peculiar or unique

superannuated adj. obsolete with age

unnerving adj. causing loss of courage unnerve v.

veneer v. to cover with a thin layer of material

from A Walk in the Woodsfrom A Walk in the Woods

abysmal adj. very bad

buffeted adj. knocked about or struck buffet v.

daunted adj. discouraged daunt v.

reconnoiter v. to make a preliminary inspection

singularity n. something peculiar or unique

superannuated adj. obsolete with age

unnerving adj. causing loss of courage unnerve v.

veneer v. to cover with a thin layer of material