Vocabulary
Something too deep to be measured, or a concept that has not yet been fully explored or understood
What is Unfathomed
What is the author's (Louv) reasoning to add this text in their passage."Our society is teaching young people to avoid direct experience in nature. That lesson is delivered in schools, families, even organizations devoted to the outdoors, and codified into the legal and regulatory structures of many of our communities."
The author places this in the text to talk about how society is trying to stray kids from nature.
How does the headlines of "Last Child in the Woods" and "Walden" compare to each other.
They both talk about people's connection to nature.
In "Last Child of the Woods" what is Louv's main claim on how modern society affects children's connection to nature?
Louv claims children become more disconnected from nature due to Technology and media.
Both Louv and Thoreau talk about how modern technology pull people from real world experiences. What are the different conclutions they reach using this information?
Louv focusses on the Development and harm caused to children by society. While Thoreau uses it to scold and teach against human nature.
A disturbance or agitation to somethings mental or physical state.
What is Perturbation
What is the author's (Louv) reasoning to add this text in their passage."The health of the earth is at stake as well. How the young respond to nature, and how they raise their own children, will shape the configuration and conditions of our cities, homes our daily lives"
The author put this in the text to talk about how parents raise their children can affect their lives
How does the tone of "Last Child in the Woods" and the tone of "Walden" differ from each other.
"Last Child in the Woods" has a worrying tone while "Walden" has a scolding tone
In "Walden" what is the main claim Thoreau makes about modern society's way of living?
It is too complex.
Both authors discuss the ide of simplicity and spending time with nature. How do they both use this info for different purposes?
Louv wishes for a simple playful childhood for kids and Thoreau viewed simplicity as the rule we should live our entire lives by.
Something financially rewarding, profitable, or providing payment for work.
What is Remunerative
What is the author's (Louv) reasoning to add this text in their passage."Not long ago, summer camp was a place where you camped, hiked in the woods, learned about plants and animals, or told firelight stories about ghost or mountain lions. As likely as not today "summer camp" is a weight-loss camp, or a computer camp."
The author put this in the text to talk more about how his childhood was and what they actually did in the woods.
How does the focus of Louv's passage differ from the focus of Thoreau's passage.
Louv focuses on a problem in society that is affecting kids, while Thoreau focuses on his own experience with living in nature .
what does Louv's claim of kids being in a "nature-deficit" connect with his claim of how nature affects the way children mature?
He believes the "nature deficit" takes away an important part of childhood they need to grow properly.
Both texts speak about the effect that news has on people's life. How do they differ in using the idea of effect of news?
Louv uses the idea news to speak on how important of an influence it is towards the kids, but on the other hand Thoreau uses the idea of news to note how it is basically pointless and unnecessary.
Something extra, unnecessary, or more than what is needed.
What is Superfluous
What is the author's (Louv) reasoning to add this text in their passage."Suv racing along a breathtaking beautiful mountain stream while in the backseat two children watch a movie on a flip down video screen , oblivious to the landscape and water beyond them"
The author put this in the text to explain children are surrounded by nature but are paying more attention to technology instead.
How does the way Louv and Thoreau differ in the explain of their idea of humanities connection with nature.
Louv uses his past experience from childhood, while Thoreau uses direct experience from living in nature.
when Thoreau states "I went to the woods because i wished to live deliberately," What does that tell you about his way of thinking when it comes to the way he used to live?
He thought that the way he used to live was wrong and not a way of truly living.
Both authors mention the importance of direct interactions with nature. How do their reasons for using the idea differ?
Louv uses the idea of direct interactions as a tool to help with the development of kids during growth.
Thoreau uses the idea of direct interactions to explain that it could help bring people closer to nature and help them elevate their way of living.
Something capable of being avoided or prevented.
What is Evitable
What is the author's (Louv) reasoning for including this text in the passage. "..., we can now assume that just as children need good nutrition and adequate sleep, they may very well need contact with nature"
The author puts this in the text to show that the same way a child may need sleep and nutrition to grow into a healthy adult, they may need nature in the same way to help with growth.
How does Louv telling us how children are losing a connection with nature, compare with Thoreau talking about going into the woods and experiencing nature directly.
Both authors talk about how humanities connection with nature and why it would be a benefit for us people to get a deeper connection with nature
In Paragraph 12 of "Last Child in the Woods" Louv claims that the "end of nature" is preventable. Why?
He found that a great number of people in college had experienced just enough of nature to understand what they are missing and maybe gain the will to try and turn back against the idea of losing it entirely.
Both are talking about natures impact on human health and mind. But how do they support this information and how is it different?
Louv uses past experience, facts, and a bit of scientific studies to explain his thoughts, Thoreau instead decides to go with his own personal experience and all the things he has learned not only from living in the forest, but also from what he has learned about society.