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Here's a bellringer video about Ralph Waldo Emerson that will resonate with American Literature students. Against a backdrop of Emerson's study, Curator of the Concord Museum David Wood informs viewers about the philosopher's life, ideas, and associates.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Use the video to introduce a reading of passages from Emerson's essay on "Nature," "The Oversoul," or his essay on "Gifts"
Classroom Considerations
- Presumes viewers have some basic understanding of transcendentalism
- Requires projection device for the video
Pros
- Includes information about the importance of the Lyceum Movement
Cons
- None