Instructional Video

Bell Ringer: Ralph Waldo Emerson

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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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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