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Today, we checked the vocabulary homework and shared our opinions about the big ideas of transcendentalism.
Homework
Choose one of these statements. It can be the one you agree/disagree with the most, or one that you are undecided about. For this statement, write a response explaining why you think the way you think. Reflect on your personal opinions and point of view and how it relates to this statement. How does the way you live your life reflect this statement?
Your response should be at least 10 sentences long.
1. It is never a good idea to conform to what others expect of you, even in the face of great opposition.
2. Once you have made up your mind about something, you should never change it.
3. If you see a great wrong in the world, it is your duty as a world citizen to do something about it.
4. If you don't agree with a law or rule, you must disobey it.
5. Violence should never be used to solve problems.
6. The best place to find meaning for our lives is in nature.
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