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Bill BrysonA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
How does Bryson mix personal anecdotes with historical and factual information about the Appalachian Trail and the locations they visit? Does this combination make the book more engaging or informative? Consider these points as you reflect on the text to answer the question.
Teaching Suggestion: For this question, you may wish to have students identify a personal anecdote that Bryson shares and a piece of historical information from the book. Students can explore how they relate to each other and the connections between the personal and historical narratives.
Use this activity to engage all types of learners, while requiring that they refer to and incorporate details from the text over the course of the activity.
“Debate on Conservation Issues”
In this activity, students will debate a statement related to the conservation themes in the book.
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