To Build A Fire by Jack London (Alternate Ending Writing Project)
- Grades
- Grades 6–8, Grades 10–12
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- Preparation
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- Creative Writing, Writing, ELA
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- Writing Project, Alternate Ending
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This is a super fun project I've done each year with my ESL classes but it would be perfect to do with any middle school or high school students!
In this packet, students will complete a plot diagram for the story, identify a spot where a critical error was made (there are a few to pick from so everyone's stories will be different!) and then create a NEW plot diagram starting from that point! This helps the students create an alternate ending!
*Need a follow up activity? Read the original 1902 version of "To Build a Fire" and compare it to the better known remake from 1908!*
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Learning objectives
Identify a turning point in To Build a Fire
Explain how changing one event affects the characters and theme
Write an alternate ending consistent with the original setting and theme
Skills covered
Plot analysis — diagramming the original story's events
Narrative writing — drafting a new ending in third person
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What should students have done before starting the project?
Students need to have read To Build a Fire beforehand; the story text is not part of this packet.
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Plot diagram
Turning point
Third-person point of view
Theme
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