1. Transcendentalism & Thoreau’s “Walden”

2.   1. Have out your “Walden” homework annotations. I’ll come around & mark those who have this completed–10 homework points.  2. In your head, or to a neighbor, ponder: “What is this essay’s theme?” Bell Work – 3 mins.

3.   Students will discuss “Walden” annotations & discuss Thoreau’s inclusion of transcendental style & development of theme  Standards: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.  & Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text. Target:

4.   We’ll share homework annotations.  We’ll review how to write a theme paragraph.  You’ll write a theme paragraph with quotes.  You’ll peer review & revise (&turn it in) /20.  Homework : Read “Nature” by Emerson. Annotate each paragraph for transcendental style. Write a theme statement. Will be checked. Agenda:

5.   What transcendental elements did you find in your homework reading? Let’s Share

6.   Writing a theme paragraph.  Assignment will be 20 points. Theme Para. Review

7.   Expand your theme statement into a theme paragraph with quotes from the story. On Your Own – 10 mins.

8.   Check for:  1. Theme isn’t cliché, vague, or command  2. Paragraph includes two quotes.  3. Both quotes are introduced.  4. Both quotes are explained in a sentence after.  5. All sentences support theme statement.  6. Check for typos… Peer Review

9.   Let’s share theme paragraphs. Let’s Share

10.   Homework : Read “Nature” by Emerson. Annotate each paragraph for transcendental style. Write a theme statement.  Homework will be checked Tuesday for completion (/10 points) Homework