September 25-26, 2018

Objective:  I can demonstrate knowledge of transcendental (19th c.) foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics (RL.11-12.9).
Agenda:

• Entry Task:  Review your thoughts on nature from yesterday then get a copy of the reading (best to have a copy of or from the textbook--Holt Elements of Literature fifth course recommended p. 181-183).
  
• Review the directions for the pre-reading and begin to analyze the text in the handout.
  
  • Complete your opinion of what the reading will be like on the handout.
    
  • Read "from Nature" p. 182-183 as a class.
    
    • Complete Quick-Connect in handout
      
  • Pair up and answer the questions on your handout
    
    • Cold call--make sure you have all questions answered.
      
  • Write a brief analytical summary of the reading using the template in the handout
    

Exit Task:  When finished, organize your handout into your notebook.