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Class Biz
Today's Driving Questions
Agenda 1. Review the primary source readings on the Mexican American War and complete the historical thinking skills chart. Also, jot down questions or confusions you have about the readings. (20 minutes) 2. Whole class discussion to deconstruct the readings
3. Review: What were the major ideas of Transcendentalism? Then Act out pages 17-29 of The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail
4. Agree/Disagree: Conformity is bad 5. Small group activity-- Find a quote that represents Thoreau's perspective on:
6. Whole class discussion (BIG QUESTION HERE: To what extent do you agree with Thoreau's philosophies? Does he serve as a good model for the role we as individuals should play in creating a just society?)
7. Work Time
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CategoriesAshley CarruthHumanities 11 Teacher at Animas High School |