Today’s Walking Classroom podcast discusses an American poet of the 1800’s, Ralph Waldo Emerson. He believed that understanding the laws of nature and feeling connected to the natural world was essential to a meaningful life. The podcast discusses two of his best known poems — “Concord Hymn” and “A Nation’s Strength”, both of which celebrate the idea of sacrifice for the sake of the greater good.
Character Value: Respecting nature
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.2, RI.3.3, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.2, RI.4.3, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.2, RI.5.3, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.2, RI.6.3, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
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Ralph Waldo Emerson Google Quiz
Slide Deck:
Ralph Waldo Emerson Slide Deck
Has a reading of “Concord Hymn” written by Emerson.
Learn about Ralph Waldo Emerson’s life in this video from TEDEd.
Demonstrate knowledge of Ralph Waldo Emerson by finding the hidden words.
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