After reviewing Matthew's homework answers and essay outline, I provided instruction for writing the essay contrasting Thoreau's Transcendentalist view of Nature , with London's Naturalist philosophy as exemplified by the two works we have read to date. We discussed defining the two genres in the introduction paragraph ,and I placed on the board the salient characteristics of the Transcendentalists. We then analyzed the text of both works and annotated portions that would illustrate the distinct philosophies of each author. I further provided additional verbs and transitions words that would be useful in distinguishing the two outlooks.. Matthew then began composing the introduction including a topic sentence and definitions of "Naturalism" and "Transcendentalism" . For homework, complete introduction and two supporting paragraphs.