check this out

Carlos posted some thoughts about Emerson.  Here's a pic he sent, check the rest out on his blog.  Leave him a comment and let him know what you think :)

november 4

JOURNAL TOPIC:

Put two hands on your heart.  Think about a moment that made you grateful.  Click "Pause" on everything else.  Wait a couple moments after you think you're done.  Then pick up your pen and write.  (Did you notice any change in yourself?  Does this exercise feel the same as the first time you did it, or do you notice change over time?  What is on your mind now?)

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Your Emerson project: get to work (plan, schedule, list tasks, execute)

HW:
1. Describe your project in a post to your blog (title: MY EMERSON)
2. Finish your project and be ready to present it in class on Monday, November 7
3. Please bring your résumés to class on Monday, November 7

isn't this what the internet's for?

emerson wrap-up suggestions

Here are some of your ideas:

·      Memorize quote to dis/agree with and present to class

·      Look at similar stuff (Whitman, Thoreau)

·      Everyone ask Nicol

·      Groups write paragraph to make class essay

·      Write an essay

·      Kahoot!

·      Poster with quote

·      Test with 5-6 questions

·      Skits

·      Quote collage

take note

Many thanks to Samary for sharing how she takes notes-- this is a great resource for studying Emerson, and it's a great example of how to memorialize and organize our thoughts as we read.  Check it out:

Samary Notes by dpreston1441 on Scribd

november 3

JOURNAL TOPIC:
How should we wrap up our study of Emerson?  I'm thinking essay but I'm open.  Include what's most important to you in terms of his ideas and your learning.

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Notes
3. Emerson wrap-up

november 2

JOURNAL TOPIC: [today's tunes: "Oh Well" by Fleetwood Mac; "In One Ear" by Cage the Elephant]

When is it best to speak up and be honest even though you know it's going to piss someone off?  When is it best to "go along to get along"?  Do you think Emerson would ever recommend following the herd to fit in, even when it goes against your best self or your truest instincts?  Why/why not?  Explain your answer.

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Socratic Seminar continued

HW:
In a post to your blog, describe what you've learned from "On Self-Reliance" in one paragraph that any ten year-old could understand (title: EMERSON FOR THE YOUNG BUCK)