August 23, 2017
E.Q: Identify and discuss major topics in transcendental writing.
Determine central ideas and themes in Song of Myself.
Connect ideas today to the transcendental period.
Obj: I can identify and discuss major topics in transcendental writing.
I can determine central ideas and themes in Song of Myself.
I can connect ideas today to the transcendental period.
Starter:
Take out your Transcendental Thought Handout from Monday.
At your tables, discuss the examples that you came up with.
Eventually we will have time to share a few to the class.
Vocabulary:
Word; Individual
Part of Speech; Noun
Dictionary Definition: a single human being, distinguished from a group
Your Definition:
Activity: Describe how you are an individual.
Word: Theme
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly.
Your Definition:
Activity: What is the theme of your favorite book, movie, etc.
Activity:
1. Song of Myself
First Read.
Annotate the poem Song of Myself pages 125-129
Discussion
What lines stood out to you?
What does it mean to "celebrate myself?"
What are the major underlying ideas and themes?
What is the significance of this poem coming after the Declaration of Independence?
Second Read
Answer the think questions on page 129.
2. Writing Prompt
As it states in StudySync, the purpose of this poem was to explore themes related to Whitman and the country.
Prompt
Identify one theme that relates to you and the US and give the audience advice.
Format
In one TPEQEA paragraph explain how the identified theme relates to you and others.
In a second TPEEA paragraph give the audience advice.
Closure:
How confident do you feel identifying and working with theme?
Use the learning target.
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