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This Spirit of Nationalism unit plan also includes:
- American Passages—A Literary Survey
- Archive Search
- Instructor Guides: Introduction & Table of Contents
- Instructor Guides: Preface
- Instructor Guides: What Is American Literature?
- Using the Video: Spirit of Nationalism
- Activities: Spirit of Nationalism
- Timeline
- Informational Text
- Graphic & Image
- Vocabulary
- Primary Source
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What were the virtues and values that helped form America? Pupils watch and discuss a video, read biographies of early Americans, chart the differences between early American religious movements, write journals and letters, draw, and create a multimedia presentation. To finish the lesson, learners also complete a problem-based learning project.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have scholars compare the differences and similarities between the Puritans' Mayflower Compact and the Declaration of Independence
- Invite small groups to assemble collages to depict symbolism from Emerson's writings
Classroom Considerations
- Print the timeline and biographies for learners in advance
Pros
- Each biography concludes with a series of higher-order thinking questions
- There is a lot of variety in the teaching tips and activities
- Includes a glossary of key terms for reference, as well as additional resources
Cons
- None