Mind Maps are an effective method of note taking and especially useful for our

generation that forms ideas by associations. By using Mind Maps, you can quickly

identify and understand the structure of a subject and place various pieces of

information together, as well as record raw facts contained in normal notes. Here are a

few tips that will help you take notes through mind-mapping most effectively.

What is transcendentalism

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That it is completed. This assignment is worth a project grade

Everything need to be visually represented. If you have words there needs to be pictures that accompany them.

The mind map is colorful and neat—avoid sloppiness.

The mind maps are due are next class meeting, you will be using your map to discuss your character

Step One: Find all the examples of Transcendentalism in the poems you brought in.

Step Two: Create your Mind Map› Topic: Answer the question: What is transcendentalism.› Sub points: Pick the 3 transcendental elements that

appear most in your groups poems.› Support Pictures: the lines from the poem picked.

You may have more than 3.

This will be worth a project and classwork grade.