Visualization in Nature

Motivation/Do Now: Take a moment to look at the picture below. Write a journal response that incorporates your understanding of Emerson's essay, "Nature" and the ideas that this image creates in your head.

Photo taken from https://portfolio.du.edu/pc/port.detail?id=159864

Claims from "Nature" by Emerson (Question 1 9/19-9/21)

Nature                                                                               

A force to be reckoned with.

• After reading "Nature" in class by Ralph Waldo Emerson identify two major claims that he makes in that essay and the evidence or reasoning that he provides to support it.

• Do you agree with those claims?

• Explain why you agree or disagree with Emerson using evidence to support your answer.

• Be sure to use at least two of your new vocabulary words from the text.

STUCK

If you're stuck remember to try using a strategy like R (read) Q (question) S (summarize)

1. Read each paragraph
2. Ask questions like, what is the topic of this paragraph, what is Emerson saying about this topic
3. Your answer to these questions will help you identify and summarize the major points of this essay.

Face Your Fears

FACE YOUR FEARS (9/6-9/7 Question 1)

 

Task: Respond to the prompts below.

 

1. Read the quote below. Provide a valid (true or correct) interpretation of the quote agree or disagree with  quote and explain why you agree or disagree with this quote.

 

“One of the reasons people stop learning is that they become less and less willing to risk failure.” John W. Gardner Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/reasons.html#ygIeXTUITDP3y31o.99

 

2. When thinking about your own education, what scares you the most-especially in terms of English class? And if you are like Bonecrusher and “ain’t never scared” then what aspect of English class concerns you the most?

Class Readings 9/10-9/14

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Happy Reading!

Class Readings 9/10-9/14

Chapter 1 of Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson