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Which subject	English
What topic	Transcendentalism
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Transcendentalism

Subject

English

Topic

Transcendentalism

Grade/Age Group

All Grades

Number of Students

20

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Objectives

• To introduce students to the key concepts of Transcendentalism.
• To explore the contributions of key Transcendentalist figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.
• To engage students in a discussion about the relevance of Transcendentalist ideas in contemporary society.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed excerpts from key Transcendentalist texts (Emerson’s "Self-Reliance," Thoreau’s "Walden")
• Projector and screen for video clips
• Handouts summarizing Transcendentalist ideals
• Short quiz for assessment

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (Minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Transcendentalism	5	Introduce the concept of Transcendentalism. Discuss its origin in the early 19th century and its key principles.
2	Key Figures and Texts	10	Present Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau as significant figures. Provide printed excerpts and highlight main ideas.
3	Group Discussion	10	Organize students into small groups to discuss the relevance of Transcendentalism today. Each group will address one question and prepare feedback.
4	Class Feedback	3	Each group shares a summary of their discussion points with the class. Facilitate a short class discussion.
5	Assessment and Homework	2	Distribute a short quiz on Transcendentalism. Assign homework: write a one-page reflection on a Transcendentalist idea that resonates personally. Remind students to bring it to the next class for individual comments.

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds with the national framework for teaching English, focusing on analysis, critical thinking, and engagement with literary texts.

Homework

• Write a one-page reflection on a Transcendentalist idea that resonates personally.
• Turn in the homework at the beginning of the next class for individual written feedback. No presentations will be required from students regarding this assignment.

Lesson script