Transcendentalism

August 21, 2017

E.Q: Identify and discuss major topics in transcendental writing.

Connect media today to the transcendental period.

Obj: I can identify and discuss major topics in transcendental writing.

I can connect media today to the transcendental period.

Starter: 

Reflect back on Fridays seminar. 

Write a 5 sentence reflection on the quality of the seminar.

Consider your performance, class participation, questions, etc. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Transcendentalism

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: an idealistic philosophical and social movement that developed in New England around 1836 in reaction to rationalism. Influenced by romanticism, Platonism, and Kantian philosophy, it taught that divinity pervades all nature and humanity, and its members held progressive views on feminism and communal living. Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau were central figures.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Connect modern day ideas to those held during the transcendental period.

Activity: 

1.  Five Pillars of Transcendentalism

Identify the five main ideas from the video.

2.  Examples of Transcendental Thought

You will complete the handout individually.

For each idea, find an example from a book, movie, TV show, etc.

Make sure to explain the meaning in detail.

We will share some of our ideas to the class. 

Closure: 

What are two things you learned about yourself and transcendentalism today?