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eBook
Eserver

E Server: The Thoreau Reader: "Cape Cod"

For Students 9th - 10th
The Thoreau Reader includes a full online text of Henry David Thoreau's compelling book-length commentary on nature and society, "Cape Cod." Also includes maps, reviews, and further links and information to this work.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: Transcendentalism: Walden

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson from a unit on American Transcendentalism focuses on Henry David Thoreau's Walden, a book about his living a frugal life in a secluded life in a cabin on Walden Pond. Links are provided to a Discovery Education video about...
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Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Reading Guide: Henry David Thoreau, "Walden"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Thoreau offers in this excerpt from Walden the Transcendentalist observation that each human must search for religious meaning within himself and not as a quest to glorify God.
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Website
Other

Blupete: Thoughts on Thoreau and "Walden"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a summary of each chapter of Thoreau's book "Walden" along with some quotes from each chapter of the book and commentary by Peter Landry.
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Activity
Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University: American Romanticism: Reading Walden

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Virginia Commonwealth University site discusses the language and rhetoric used in Walden, accompanied by questions about how to interpret it.
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Website
Texas A&M University

American Transcendentalism Web: Walden Study Text

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Virginia Commonwealth University site contains study notes that explain the text to each chapter of Thoreau's "Walden."
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Henry David Thoreau

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn more about the author Henry David Thoreau when you explore this resource. This site provides links to lesson plans and activities for some of his works.
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Primary
Lumen Learning

Lumen: American Romanticism: Walden: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is text and audio of Chapters 1-4 of Walden; or, Life in the Woods, by transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. It is a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings and a manual for self-reliance.
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Primary
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Walden: Where I Lived, and What I Lived For

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text and audio of Chapter 2.2 of Walden by transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. It focuses on where he lived and what he lived for.
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Primary
Lumen Learning

Lumen: American Romanticism: Walden: Conclusion

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of Chapter 18 of Walden by transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. By immersing himself in nature, Thoreau hoped to gain a more objective understanding of society through personal introspection. Simple living and...
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Handout
Other

Walden Woods Project: World Wide Waldens: Activity Guide: Read Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from Walden, with suggested discussion questions and journaling prompts.