TRANSCENDENTALISM CHECKLIST Directions: For each selection we read, check off the characteristics of Transcendentalism you believe the selection illustrates. SELECTION: ________________________________ Characteristics of American Transcendentalism: Advocates self-trust & confidence Nature is the source of truth and inspiration. People can see God’s spirit looking at nature or at their own souls Self-reliance is more important than outside authority Valued individuality more than conformity Spontaneous actions are better than planned ones Every individual can discover higher truth through intuition Summary: TRANSCENDENTALISM CHECKLIST Directions: For each selection we read, check off the characteristics of Transcendentalism you believe the selection illustrates. SELECTION: ________________________________ Characteristics of American Transcendentalism: Advocates & confidence Nature is the source of truth and inspiration. People can see God’s spirit by looking at nature or at their own souls Self-reliance is more important than outside authority Valued individuality more than conformity Spontaneous actions are better than planned ones Every individual can discover higher truth through intuition Summary:
TRANSCENDENTALISM CHECKLIST Directions: For each selection we read, check off the characteristics of Transcendentalism you believe the selection illustrates. SELECTION: ________________________________ Characteristics of American Transcendentalism: Advocates self-trust & confidence Nature is the source of truth and inspiration. People can see God’s spirit looking at nature or at their own souls Self-reliance is more important than outside authority Valued individuality more than conformity Spontaneous actions are better than planned ones Every individual can discover higher truth through intuition Summary: TRANSCENDENTALISM CHECKLIST Directions: For each selection we read, check off the characteristics of Transcendentalism you believe the selection illustrates. SELECTION: ________________________________ Characteristics of American Transcendentalism: Advocates & confidence Nature is the source of truth and inspiration. People can see God’s spirit by looking at nature or at their own souls Self-reliance is more important than outside authority Valued individuality more than conformity Spontaneous actions are better than planned ones Every individual can discover higher truth through intuition Summary: