TTOC Oct 29 2024 Ch 5 Into The Wild & Vocab

Attendance - located in the brown binder bottom left of teacher desk - please return to drawer once attendance is complete. Please send your EA and or student to the office with any absences (post it note) 

NOTE: Please send ALL class notes to me post class completion via email so that I am aware of how much was completed of the lesson below. Thanks in advance. ahathorn@sd19.bc.ca

Silent Read 20 min - Personal Novels - 

TTOC to prep during personal read time. 

Restart - Ch 5 - to end of Chapter 5. 

Chapter 5 Read Out Lout - then AssignVocabulary - dictionaries to the right of the room - under the windows. Please request students use the dictionaries for alphabetical practice vs. phones. 

*"Lumpen"(not in dictionary) is derived from the German word "Lumpenproletariat," which refers to a social class of marginalized and dispossessed individuals, often lacking stable employment or social status

1. Contemplation: 

2. Ruminating: 

3. Intrepid: 

4. Insatiable:

5. Oblivion: 

6. Ascendance: 

If Time - review definitions after students have found these via dictionary. Last 10 min of class. 

Defined:

1. Contemplation: The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.

2. Ruminating: To think deeply or repeatedly about something; to ponder.

3. Intrepid: Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)

4. Insatiable: Impossible to satisfy; having an unquenchable desire

5. Oblivion: The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one; forgetfulness.

6. Ascendance: Occupation of a position of dominant power or influence.

Extenstion Activity - if required - poetry review - first entry - Chapter 6 - Page 47 Henry David Thoreau - 'Walden - Or Life in the Woods' 

Introduction

In Chapter 6 of "Walden," Henry David Thoreau presents themes of simplicity, nature, and self-reliance. His reflections encourage readers to seek deeper meaning in life beyond societal distractions.

Key Themes

1. Simplicity and Nature: Thoreau immerses us in the beauty of the natural world, using vivid imagery that evokes a sense of peace. He emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from a connection to nature rather than material possessions.

2. Introspection: Thoreau advocates for a life of reflection. By stripping away excess, he suggests we can achieve greater clarity and purpose. This message is particularly relevant today, as it challenges our fast-paced, consumer-driven lifestyles.

3. Metaphor and Language: His use of metaphor likens simple living to spiritual awakening. The poetic style he employs blends lyrical beauty with deep philosophical insights, characteristic of transcendentalism.

Conclusion

Thoreau's "Walden" encourages self-reflection and a return to nature. In Chapter 6, he critiques societal norms while offering a vision of a more meaningful existence. His insights invite us to reassess our lives and find value in simplicity.