Suggestions for Writing

1. In paragraph 5, Thoreau writes, “What news! how much more important to know what that is which was never old!” Write an essay in which you evaluate Thoreau’s own writing according to this thought. Consider how this essay appeals to two audiences: Thoreau’s contemporaries and today’s readers.

   Chapter 6 - Where I Lived, and What I Lived For - Suggestions for Writing: In paragraph 5, Thoreau writes, “What news! how much more important to know what that is which was never old!” Write an essay in which you evaluate Thoreau’s own writing according to this thought. Consider how this essay appeals to two audiences: Thoreau’s contemporaries and today’s readers.
2. In this essay, Thoreau extols the virtues of individualism and self-sufficiency. Discuss how living according to these virtues can jeopardize the community; consider specific circumstances when such jeopardy might occur.

   Chapter 6 - Where I Lived, and What I Lived For - Suggestions for Writing: In this essay, Thoreau extols the virtues of individualism and self-sufficiency. Discuss how living according to these virtues can jeopardize the community; consider specific circumstances when such jeopardy might occur.
3. Write a response to Thoreau, telling him how modern technology has influenced how we communicate. Acknowledge how he did or did not anticipate our modern condition.

   Chapter 6 - Where I Lived, and What I Lived For - Suggestions for Writing: Write a response to Thoreau, telling him how modern technology has influenced how we communicate. Acknowledge how he did or did not anticipate our modern condition.
4. Using the reflective style of Thoreau, write your own philosophical essay entitled “Where I Live, and What I Live For” (note present tense).

   Chapter 6 - Where I Lived, and What I Lived For - Suggestions for Writing: Using the reflective style of Thoreau, write your own philosophical essay entitled “Where I Live, and What I Live For” (note present tense).