Lesson 2
ENGLISH 11
Today’s Agenda
1. EA #1 Requirements
2. Pursuit of Happiness Written Response and
Discussion
3. Activity 4.2 Searching for Meaning
Objectives:
-Develop a working definition of Transcendentalism and its key tenets.
-Explain how the Transcendentalists envisioned the pursuit of happiness.
EA #1 Requirements
On the notecard provided, write down the four
requirements for Embedded Assessment #1.
This is a timed activity.
You may use your notes.
You may not use your neighbor, your neighbor’s notes, nor
your electronic device.
Unpacked Embedded Assessment 1
In a multi-paragraph essay, describe a personal experience
and convey its significance to the reader.
Choose an organization structure that includes a detailed
description of the event, a response, and a reflection (relate
to pursuit of happiness and/or transcendental ideas).
Effectively employ consistent tone, purposeful diction, and
vivid details.
Present a final draft that demonstrates evidence of the
writing process.
Unit Four: The Pursuit of Happiness
o What makes you happy? Really think about this. When
are you the happiest? What are you doing? What is going
on around you? Be specific.
o5-7 sentences minimum
oShare with your table (or not, if it is too personal).
oAre you happiest alone? With other people?
Activity 4.2
Searching for Meaning
DEFINING TRANSCENDENTALISM
McCandless’s World View
(p. 257)
Read the excerpt from Into
the Wild on page 257.
Underline words or phrases
that seem to be central to
Chris McCandless’s world view.
List at least five
words/phrases
that define
McCandless’s
pursuit of
happiness.
Making Inferences – page 264
Fill in the left-hand column of the chart with INFERENCES
you can make about “Alexander Supertramp” and his
understanding of TRANSCENDENTALISM?
Wanna hint?
1. Alex REJECTS
2. Alex SEEKS
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