Into the wild soapstones assignment

I included several sample paragraphs written by former students.  Remember, you do not have to write paragraphs for occasion, audience, speaker, or tone.  I included these examples to show you how to construct and support your claims.  I did not include paragraphs relating to purpose or stylistic techniques, for I do not want to shape your thinking.  
Important Note:  You may notice that the students did not use parenthetical references.  You, however, are required to cite the text whenever you summarize, quote, or paraphrase. 

Sample annotations

"No man can reveal to you nothing but that which already lies half-asleep in the dawning of your knowledge."  ~Khalil Gibran