August 24, 2015
E.Q: How do transcendentalists represent America during this time period?
What is transcendentalism?
Obj: I can interpret the representation of America during the 1830's-1850's through the eyes of a transcendetalist.
I can interpret the meaning of transcendentalism.
Starter:
Find someone else that analyzed the same poem as you.
Examine each others plot diagram and double check your structures to determine appropriate parts of a plot.
Vocabulary:
Literary Term: Transcendentalism
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: a philosophy which says that thought and spiritual things are more real than ordinary human experience and material things
Your Definition:
Activity: Build background knowledge on the transcendental period.
Activity:
Interpret the quote at 0:43.
How do these authors want to create CHANGE in America?
2. Expert Groups
In groups, you will create posters to increase background knowledge of our next literary period.
I will assign you each a topic, and you will be responsible for educating the class.
Consider
Key Events
Places
Movements
Pictures/ Charts/ Timeline. Etc.
Topics:
Age of Revolution
1. War of 1812
2. Mexican American War
3. Louisiana Purchase
4. Life of women and slaves during this time.
Authors
1. Ralph Waldo Emerson
2. Henry David Thoreau
Influence
Buddhism/Spirituality influence of Transcendentalism
Make sure that these contain accurate information and are visually appealing.
3. Presentations
You will present these posters to the class.
Closure:
Compare and Contrast America before and after the Declaration of Independence.
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