On+Defining+Spirit+by+Rachel+Naomi+Remen

A short essay on what is, and is not, "spiritual." Not a religious text, it rather explores how we use this and related terms. It might be important or helpful to define some of the terms in the text in advance (e.g. "psychic" or "moral") to help with a literal reading of the text.
 * Author || by Rachel Naomi Remen ||
 * Text || "On Defining Spirit"

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 * "Ticket" ideas that accompany this text || Read and highlight the text carefully. Then, clearly identify one statement in the text that you AGREE with and one with which you DISAGREE. Be prepared to explain both of your choices. ||
 * Opening Question that accompany this text || 1. You could start with students going around and each identifying one idea they agreed with and move from there with a focus on one of them.

2. Should we be "spiritual?" ||
 * Observer Tasks that accompany this text || 1. What is your definition of "spiritual" after our conversation and reading this text?

2. Describe someone in your world who you think fits this description and explain why you think they do. || jzola53@yahoo.com ||
 * Strategies for including ELLs ||  ||
 * Teachers Name and Email || John Zola
 * Teachers School || Boulder, Colorado ||