MONDAY: Introduction to Transcendentalism
Unit Goal:Write an essay that defines American Romanticism’s views of INDIVIDUAL & SOCIETY and examines their use of stylistic devices such as imagery, figures of speech, paradox and symbolism to communicate philosophical attitudes and themes.
Objective: Students can define features of American Transcendentalism as a cultural and intellectual movement that arose out of the historical context of the early 19th century.
AGENDA: 1. “Song of Myself” Quick Analysis 2. Introduction to Transcendentalism 3. Ralph Waldo Emerson Background
Handouts: Emerson’s Transcendentalism Notes
Homework: Close Read “Nature” and “Self-Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson
TUESDAY: “NATURE” by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Unit Goal:Write an essay that defines American Romanticism’s views of INDIVIDUAL & SOCIETY and examines their use of stylistic devices such as imagery, figures of speech, paradox and symbolism to communicate philosophical attitudes and themes.
Objective: By reading and annotating Transcendentalist literature, students will be able to: 1.) identify author’s argument 2.) analyze the effect of imagery, figures of speech and symbolism to communicate views on NATURE.
AGENDA: 1. Summarizing Statement for Nature 2. Complete SAYS MEANS MATTERS in PODS
Handouts: Emerson’s Transcendentalism Notes, SAYS MEANS MATTERS
Homework:SAYS MEANS MATTERS for “Nature” in your Notebook
WEDNESDAY: “Self Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Unit Goal:Write an essay that defines American Romanticism’s views of INDIVIDUAL & SOCIETY and examines their use of stylistic devices such as imagery, figures of speech, paradox and symbolism to communicate philosophical attitudes and themes.
Objective: By reading and annotating Transcendentalist literature, students will be able to: 1.) identify author’s argument 2.) analyze the effect of imagery, figures of speech and symbolism to communicate views on NATURE.
AGENDA:1. Summarizing Statement for Nature 2. Complete SAYS MEANS MATTERS in PODS
Handouts: Emerson’s Transcendentalism Notes
Homework: Complete SAYS MEANS MATTERS for “Self Reliance” in your Notebook, PROGRESS CHECK 3.1 on Monday!
THURSDAY: “Self Reliance” & “Nature” Philosophical Chairs
Unit Goal:Write an essay that defines American Romanticism’s views of INDIVIDUAL & SOCIETY and examines their use of stylistic devices such as imagery, figures of speech, paradox and symbolism to communicate philosophical attitudes and themes.
Objective: By discussing ideas in Transcendentalist literature, students will be able to: 1.) identify author’s argument 2.) analyze the effect of imagery, figures of speech and symbolism to communicate views on NATURE.
AGENDA:1. Comparative Summary for Nature & “Self Reliance” 2. Transcendentalism Philosophical Chairs
Handouts: Emerson’s Transcendentalism Notes
Homework: Complete SAYS MEANS MATTERS for “Self Reliance” in your Notebook, PROGRESS CHECK 3.1 on Monday!
FRIDAY: District Writing Assessment