Civil Disobedience Excerpts by Henry David Thoreau: Close Reading & Analysis

Looking for a unique, student-driven activity for "Civil Disobedience" by transcendental writer and thinker Henry David Thoreau? Want to cover this selection without reading the entire work? This resource is just what you need!

Included in this lesson:

► Step-by-step teacher instructions

► Relative video link and article suggestions

► Clean copy of excerpts from "Civil Disobedience"

► A paraphrased version of the excerpts for teachers as a guide or for use with struggling readers.

► Close Reading Activity that is challenging and student-driven - can be done independently, in partners, or in small groups. Students will quote, summarize, and question as others follow behind to respond to their answers.

► Henry David Thoreau's Message task requiring students to consider tone, diction, and theme as they critique the effectiveness of how Thoreau delivered his message.

►Exit ticket

► Optional follow up suggestions

Students will analyze, synthesize, summarize, evaluate, and critique during this lesson. They will also read closely, interact with the text, and respond to others' thoughts. This is definitely a unique activity to challenge and engage students.

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