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In class on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday before Thanksgiving, we will be exploring an excerpt of Ralph Waldo Emerson's speech "The American Scholar". Emerson gave this speech on August 31, 1837. Consider as you read how his attitude and dream for America compares to the other pieces we have read for this unit.


 * Save the excerpt below to your computer and read carefully for Monday's class. While reading, highlight key words and phrases in each paragraph that helps guide you to Emerson's purpose in this piece. Consider what perspective Emerson is offering on what it means to be an American. I have attached a PDF and DOCX file. Open and highlight in whatever program works best on your computer.**




 * Background on Transcendentalism from class on 11/21 and 11/22**




 * Click on the links below to explore Emerson and his beliefs in more detail.**

[|Ralph Waldo Emerson]

[|Transcendentalism]