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Civil Disobedience Excerpts by Henry David Thoreau: Close Reading & Analysis

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Looking for a unique, student-driven activity for "Civil Disobedience" by transcendental writer and thinker Henry David Thoreau? Want to cover this selection without reading the entire work? This resource is just what you need!Included in this

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1

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Henry David Thoreau: Civil Disobedience & Walden Excerpts, Close Reading, & More

By Selena Smith

Looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to transcendental thinker and writer Henry David Thoreau's works? This unit on excerpts from Walden and "Civil Disobedience" has everything you need!What's Included . . .► Step-by-step

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Literature, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

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RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, SL.11-12.1...

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Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau Transcendental Bundle

By Selena Smith

Looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to famous transcendentalist thinkers and writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau? This bundle includes plenty to challenge your students with excerpts from "Self-Reliance,” "The

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Creative Writing, Writing, Close Reading

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

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RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.7...

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Ralph Waldo Emerson UNIT - "Nature," "Self-Reliance," "The American Scholar"

By Selena Smith

Looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to transcendental thinker and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson’s works? This lesson on excerpts from "Self-Reliance,” "The American Scholar,“ and “Nature” will do just that!What's Included . . . ►

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English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.7...

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Walden by Henry David Thoreau: Reading Guide, Paired Text Stations, Poem Writing

By Selena Smith

Want to introduce your students to the ideas in Walden by transcendental writer and thinker Henry David Thoreau but want to do so with a modern twist? You will love this lesson pack that has students examining excerpts from Walden, writing poetry,

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Writing, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.7, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.6

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Understanding Transcendentalism FREE Activity

By Selena Smith

Looking for a way to explain 1800s transcendental concepts to your students? I've got you covered with this free lesson that helps students discover the definition in a collaborative group activity. Transcendentalism is a tough topic to grasp, and I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, U.S. History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4

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Self-Reliance & The American Scholar Task Cards & Test (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

By Selena Smith

Looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to transcendental writer and thinker Ralph Waldo Emerson's wisdom? This lesson on excerpts from "Self-Reliance" and "The American Scholar" will have your students reading, writing, thinking, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.10

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am in my 27th year of teaching, and I still love it. I have taught the following: 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies; 9th and 10th grade standard and honors English; 11th grade standard, honors, and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition English; 12th grade standard English; college American Literature I and II.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is hands-on and activity driven. I enjoy inventing different, innovative lessons that surprise my students. Students work in collaborative groups often and develop speaking and teamwork skills. Instruction should be rigorous, challenging, and fun.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certification 2003 National Board Re-Certification 2012 Masters in English Education Teacher of the Year at Wayne Early Middle College High School 2008 N.C. Teaching Fellows Scholarship County Writing Plan Committee

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my B.S. degree in Secondary English Education from East Carolina University in 1995. I received my MAEd degree from East Carolina University in 2012.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My husband of 24 years is also a teacher. We have two beautiful daughters who keep us very busy. I am also a speaker/advocate/author for child sexual abuse awareness and prevention.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Early Intervention, Close Reading, African History