1. Bellwork
Directions: 1) Copy the sentence. 2) Correct the errors in the sentence. 3) Underline the words or phrases that provide clues to the meaning of the word in bold. 4) Come up with a definition for the word in bold.
When the obtuse, young man had a hard time understanding the simple instructions I know I will have to personally escort him, to his destination.

2. Nature Walk We’re going on a nature walk. Bring your phone.
Try to capture some of the majesty of nature.

3. Think-Pair-Share
How are you affected by nature? Do you find comfort in it? Do you reflect the moods of nature? 
What is the role of nature in your life? 
What is meant by an individual's spiritual side? How to you define it? 
Is there a connection between the individual's spirit and nature? If so, what is that connection? 
What does it mean to know something intuitively? For example, has a parent or a sibling ever known something was wrong with you without having talked with or seen you? What do we mean when we say "I just know it"? 
How do you demonstrate that you are an individual? Do you think independently of others or do you follow the crowd?

4. Transcendentalism: Spittin’ Truths
Read Jot down notes. Discuss questions on 361.
Read and react to Emerson.
Fill in Emerson section of chart.
Read and react to Thoreau (pgs ).
Fill in Thoreau section of chart.
Find modern examples of transcendental thought.