Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to explore the theme of nature and wilderness in The Call of the Wild through music.

Materials and Prep

• Headphones or speakers
• Access to a computer or smartphone
• The Call of the Wild book or knowledge of the story

Activities

1. Listen to the song "Into the Wild" by LP.

   Pay attention to the lyrics and the overall feeling of the song.

   Think about how it relates to the theme of nature and wilderness in The Call of the Wild.

2. Compose your own instrumental piece inspired by the book.

   Think about the emotions and scenes depicted in the story.

   Use different musical elements, such as tempo, dynamics, and melody, to convey the theme of nature and wilderness.

3. Share your composition with someone else, such as a family member or friend.

   Explain how your piece represents the theme of nature and wilderness in The Call of the Wild.

   Listen to their feedback and discuss the different interpretations of the music.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• "The Call of the Wild is a novel written by Jack London, set during the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century."
• "The main character, Buck, is a dog who goes through various adventures in the wild as he adapts to his primal instincts."
• "The theme of nature and wilderness is prominent in the book, as Buck learns to navigate and survive in the harsh environment."
• "Music can be a powerful medium to express emotions and ideas. It can help us connect with the themes and characters in a story."
• "By listening to the song 'Into the Wild' by LP, we can explore how music can evoke a sense of adventure and the untamed beauty of nature, similar to the experiences in The Call of the Wild."
• "Creating our own instrumental piece allows us to express our interpretation of the theme of nature and wilderness in the book."
• "Sharing our composition and discussing it with others helps us gain different perspectives and understand how music can be open to individual interpretation."