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Three annotated passages from Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay on "Nature" provide young philosophers a chance to improve their reading comprehension skills as they gain insight into Emerson's ideas.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the first passage to model how to approach Emerson's essay, the second as a guided group activity, and the final one as individual practice
- Follow up with a whole-class discussion about the aspects of Emerson's essay that reflect transcendental principles
Pros
- The various exercises on each worksheet encourage a close reading of the passage
Cons
- None of the exercises encourage readers to practice critical thinking or analytical skills