Wednesday, November 13, 2013

American Lit--Wednesday, Nov 13

Objective-- How do you identify transcendentalism today? How did transcendentalism affect America?

1- Read and Analyze Emerson's "Self Reliance"
2- Discuss how Transcendentalists and their followers shaped social reforms.

 If you were absent, watch the following prezi and take notes--Transcendentalism and Social Reforms



3- Some of our favorite fictional characters are Transcendental. Watched a clip from the movie "Hunger Games." As a class, we analyzed Katniss and how she exhibited transcendental qualities.

4- Students completed their own character analysis looking for transcendental qualities. Students used any character from any book they've read for the 30 Book Challenge. If students aren't participating in the 30 Book Challenge, they can use a book they've read last year in English.

If absent, complete this assignment. Transcendentalism in Literature

Homework--Continue working on the Transcendental Portfolio

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