Transcendentalism Project

TRANSCENDENTALISM PROJECT For this project, you will create a Transcendentalism Book that showcases: 1. your knowledge of each of the four main principles of Transcendentalism 2. your ability to locate and analyze aphorisms 3. your connections between the aphorisms you choose and the four principles

Directions: For each of the four Transcendentalist principles (To Thine Own self Be True, Au Natural, “Fight” for Your Rights, and Welcome to the Dark Side) you will create a page for the book. Each page should consist of: 1. the principle labeled at the top of the page 2. the aphorism (for pg. 4, you will select an allegorical quote) that you think most connects to the principle (with parenthetical documentation or PD) 3. a visual that symbolically represents or provides insight as to the aphorism’s (p. 4- quote) message or meaning (note: simply drawing a tree for Au Natural will not suffice… go deeper!) 4. a five to seven sentence, academic (follow academic writing rules) paragraph that explains how the visual represents the aphorism (p. 4- alleg. quote) AND how the aphorism (p. 4- alleg. quote) addresses the Transendentalist principle for this page 5. All of the above must fit on one side of one page… no lined paper!

The final page of the book will be a reflective page. On this page you will write two paragraphs: Paragraph 1- 1. Choose one of the Transcendentalism principles that you feel most relates to you/your life. 2. Write a five to seven sentence, reflective paragraph (can use “I” here!) that explains why you chose this principle. Be sure to provide specific examples from your life that help to support why this principle connects to you personally. Paragraph 2- 3. Create your own personal principle. Write this principle in the form of an aphorism. 4. Write a five to seven sentence, reflective paragraph (can use “I” here!) that explains why this principle is important to you. Be sure to provide specific examples from your life that help to support why this principle connects to you personally. 5. All of the above must fit on one side of one page… no lined paper!

For the cover/title page of the book, follow the template on the attached page. You will need to create an original, appropriate title for a Transcendentalism book.

Format:  Cover, To Thine Own self Be True page, Au Natural page, “Fight” for Your Rights page, Welcome to the Dark Side page, Reflective page.  All writing must be typed in 12 point font- font type is up to you (legible, please)  Visuals can be hand drawn or computer generated  All writing must follow formal academic writing rules (can use 1st person on pg. 5) TRANSCENDENTALISM BOOK RUBRIC Student ______per. __

COVER/TITLE PAGE:  Completed in correct format w/ all appropriate information Y N x2  Title appropriate to Transcendentalism Y N x3

Total pts.= /5 PAGE 1 (TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE):  Aphorism reflects a significant aspect of this principle Y N  Visual effectively captures the essence of the aphorism Y N  Creativity and effort are apparent Y N  Paragraph clearly explains how the visual explains the aphorism Y N x3  Paragraph clearly explains how the aphorism connects to this principle Y N x3  Paragraph is 5-7 sentences, follows academic writing rules and Y N has minimal to no grammar/convention errors Total pts. = /10 PAGE 2 (AU NATURAL):  Aphorism reflects a significant aspect of this principle Y N  Visual effectively captures the essence of the aphorism Y N  Creativity and effort are apparent Y N  Paragraph clearly explains how the visual explains the aphorism Y N x3  Paragraph clearly explains how the aphorism connects to this principle Y N x3  Paragraph is 5-7 sentences, follows academic writing rules and Y N has minimal to no grammar/convention errors Total pts. = /10 PAGE 3 (“FIGHT” FOR YOUR RIGHTS):  Aphorism reflects a significant aspect of this principle Y N  Visual effectively captures the essence of the aphorism Y N  Creativity and effort are apparent Y N  Paragraph clearly explains how the visual explains the aphorism Y N x3  Paragraph clearly explains how the aphorism connects to this principle Y N x3  Paragraph is 5-7 sentences, follows academic writing rules and Y N has minimal to no grammar/convention errors Total pts. = /10 PAGE 4 (WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE):  Allegorical quote reflects a significant aspect of this principle Y N  Visual effectively captures the essence of the allegorical quote Y N  Creativity and effort are apparent Y N  Paragraph clearly explains how the visual explains the allegorical quote Y N x3  Paragraph clearly explains how the alleg. quote connects to this principle Y N x3  Paragraph is 5-7 sentences, follows academic writing rules and Y N has minimal to no grammar/convention errors Total pts. = /10 PAGE 5 (REFLECTION):  Principle chosen and clearly labeled Y N  Paragraph clearly explains why this principle was chosen, providing Y N x3 specific examples  Original, principle written in appropriate aphorism form Y N x2  Paragraph clearly explains what this principle means and why it is Y N x3 Important, providing specific examples  Paragraphs are 5-7 sentences, reflective and have minimal to no Y N grammar/convention errors Total pts. = /10 Total points earned = ______/ 55 project points

Comments: Curtis Senior High School Transcendentalism Project

Original, Appropriate Title for Your Book Goes Here (don’t forget to capitalize the first letter of each word- except a, an, the, etc…)

Your name Project due date Period Teacher’s last name