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Curated OER

Exploring the Self

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine a variety of songs, poems, and books exploring and analyzing the theme of self reliance and being true to one's self. They write a poem, essay, or letter that captures their true spirit and individuality and then they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Literature of Democracy

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze how American literature shows a lot of different genres. In groups, 11th graders create a short report about the passage they have chosen.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring the Self

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use different pieces of music and writings to explore the theme of self-reliance and individuality. After viewing a video clip, they discuss how the images made them feel. They keep a writing journal to evaluate their own...
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Migrant Struggle: Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
A proponent of social and environmental rights, Henry David Thoreau is featured in this brief biography highlighting his contributions to literature. See Teaching Tips and Author Questions for discussion ideas.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Henry David Thoreau: Author, Philosopher, and Abolitionist

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
By watching a short video and engaging in two primary source activities, students will explore the philosophy, writings, and impact of Henry David Thoreau.
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Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Religion: Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
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Website
Texas A&M University

American Transcendentalism Web: Walden Study Text

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Virginia Commonwealth University site contains study notes that explain the text to each chapter of Thoreau's "Walden."
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Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Reading Guide: Henry David Thoreau, "Walden"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Thoreau offers in this excerpt from Walden the Transcendentalist observation that each human must search for religious meaning within himself and not as a quest to glorify God.
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Primary
Eserver

E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Chapter 5. "Solitude" From Walden

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the annotated text of Chapter 5, "Solitude" from Walden by Henry David Thoreau. In this chapter, he explains his walks around Walden Pond and his oneness with nature.
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eBook
Eserver

E Server: The Thoreau Reader: "Cape Cod"

For Students 9th - 10th
The Thoreau Reader includes a full online text of Henry David Thoreau's compelling book-length commentary on nature and society, "Cape Cod." Also includes maps, reviews, and further links and information to this work.
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eBook
Eserver

E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Text of "Life Without Principle"

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete online text from The Thoreau Reader of Henry David Thoreau's (1817-1862 CE) essay "Life Without Principle," as well as quotes about the essay's impact.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
This article reviews the life and accomplishments of Henry David Thoreau.
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Website
Eserver

E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Annotated Works of Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an introduction to and the the text of some of Thoreau's most famous works.
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Interactive
Cyberbee

Cyber Bee: Take a Hike With Henry Activity

For Students 3rd - 5th
"Henry Hikes to Fitchburg," is a book to introduce students to Henry David Thoreau. The site provides lots of activities and illustrations.
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Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on Henry David Thoreau and his nonfiction works. It includes links to a Thoreau biography and to the full text of four of his nonfiction works including On the Duty of Civil Disobedience, Slavery in Massachusetts,...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: Transcendentalism: Walden

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson from a unit on American Transcendentalism focuses on Henry David Thoreau's Walden, a book about his living a frugal life in a secluded life in a cabin on Walden Pond. Links are provided to a Discovery Education video about...
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eBook
Eserver

E Server: The Thoreau Reader: "Walking"

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete online text of Henry David Thoreau's (1917-1862 CE) essay "Walking," as well as quotes about the essay's impact and links to further information.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: July 12: Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Library of Congress "Today in History," this website provides biographical information about Henry David Thoreau along with photographs of Thoreau and Walden Pond. Provides links to online text for Thoreau's work, links to...
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Unit Plan
Cyberbee

Cyber Bee: Meet Henry David Thoreau

For Students 2nd - 5th
Here you can find a series of movie clips with children's author Richard Smith portraying Henry David Thoreau. These clips portray Thoreau on a personal level as he answers numerous questions about his life and work.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Excerpt From Walden: Where I Lived and What I Lived For

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "Excerpt from Walden: Where I Lived and What I Lived For" by Henry David Thoreau, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a...
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Handout
Other

Walden Woods Project: World Wide Waldens: Activity Guide: Read Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from Walden, with suggested discussion questions and journaling prompts.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Henry David Thoreau

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn more about the author Henry David Thoreau when you explore this resource. This site provides links to lesson plans and activities for some of his works.
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Website
Other

Blupete: Thoughts on Thoreau and "Walden"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a summary of each chapter of Thoreau's book "Walden" along with some quotes from each chapter of the book and commentary by Peter Landry.
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Website
Eserver

E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Introduction to the Works of Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent article detailing the major events of the life and works of Henry David Thoreau. Complete with links to Thoreau's most famous works and interesting details about his life.

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