Jack London
Lesson plans for The Call of the Wild and other works

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Biography of Jack London

The Jack London Collection
Extensive site, including biography, images, e-texts, advice for teachers, help for students.

The World of Jack London
Links to a wide variety of biographical information.

The Life of Jack London as Reflected in his Works
Extensive biography.

The Call of the Wild

The Call of the Wild
With a focus on a theme of survival in the wild, this site offers theme openers, crosscurricular activities, research assignments, and suggestions for related reading.

The Call of the Wild
Vocabulary, chapter-by-chapter reading questions and writing topics.

The Call of the Wild
Chapter-by-chapter study questions and answers. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

The Call of the Wild
Vocabulary, projects, and a wealth of background information.

The Call of the Wild
This 13-page document addresses 77 vocabulary words drawn from the novel. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Hallmark Channel presents The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon
This 18-page teacher guide supports the 1997 Hallmark video/DVD version of London's tale. It contains several activities for reading and for viewing. Adobe Acrobe Reader or compatible application required for access.

Elements of the Novel: An Introduction to The Call of the Wild
This standards-based lesson introduces students to concepts of plot, setting, character, theme, point of view, conflict, and symbolism. It is designed for 7th grade and requires Adobe Reader to access the handouts.

SparkNotes: The Call of the Wild
These notes include character and theme analysis, key quotations, study questions, and an online quiz for students, in addition to chapter summaries.

Study Guide for The Call of the Wild
Biography, background information, vocabulary, and a variety of reading and writing activities. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

A Teacher's Guide for The Call of the Wild
This 17-page document includes background information, prereading activities, discussion questions, vocabulary, activities, and suggestions for extended learning. A guide to "To Build a Fire" begins on page 14. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Vocabulary from The Call of the Wild
A list of 100 words from the novel.

"To Build a Fire"

Crane, London, and Literary Naturalism
Students use Crane's "The Open Boat" and Jack London's "To Build a Fire" to explore the key characteristics of American literary naturalism.

Knowledge or Instinct? Jack London's "To Build a Fire"
Students examine the relationship of man and nature, discuss London's juxtaposition of knowledge and instinct, understand third person omniscient point of view, and conduct in-depth character analysis.

"To Build a Fire"
These materials include a synopsis, prereading and other support materials. Can be downloaded in either MS-Word or Adobe Reader format.

"To Build a Fire"
Follow links to listen to an audio file OR to listen and read at the same time.

"To Build a Fire"
Seven questions for writing or discussion. This document requires MS-Word for access.

"To Build a Fire"
This 7-page document addresses 11 vocabulary words drawn from the story. Adobe Reader or compatible application required for access.

White Fang

White Fang
Seven post-reading activities.

Vocabulary from White Fang
A list of 131 words in the order they appear.