Showing posts with label Emerson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Emerson. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Wordsworth's influence on Emerson

Wordsworth was a mighty influence on Emerson.  In two paragraphs, show Wordsworth's influence on Emerson as a thinker. Compare texts by using quotes and put those quotes into conversation between Emerson and Wordsworth. Post in the comments section below. 

Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Emerson's Self Reliance

In two paragraphs, accurately convey one of Emerson's main points from his essay "Self Reliance". In the first paragraph, articulate his point and use a quote from the text to exemplify what he is claiming.  In another paragraph, take a position either affirming, denying or qualifying the point you are working with.