Parent Guide > Excerpt from "Nature"
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Excerpt from "Nature"" by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
In this excerpt from Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay, "Nature," Emerson discusses his appreciation for nature.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Who's in control: humanity or nature?", "How do we understand the world around us?", and "How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this essay at home:
- What was "Excerpt from "Nature"" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: