September 18, 2015
E.Q: What background knowledge do you have about specific topics pertaining to ideas in The Yellow Wall Paper?
Obj: I can identify what background knowledge I understand about the next short story.
Starter:
Free Write Friday
You should be writing at least a half page, double spaced.
Or respond to this.
Vocabulary:
Please make a copy of the Yellow Wall Paper vocabulary for your own class folder.
Make sure that you add your own definition and
Activity:
1. Building Background Knowledge
With your groups from yesterday, continue to research The Yellow Wall Paper.
You will be responsible for teaching your classmates this information.
You may put the information either on a poster or a prezi.
The questions below the topics are suggested questions to start with.
You need to cover the topic thoroughly so you should include as much information as possible.
Topics
Naturalism and Realism
What is naturalism in literature?
What is realism in literature?
When did these periods occur?
What are major themes of this writing?
Identity
How do we create our identities?
What is private identity?
What is public identity?
How does society influence how we define ourselves?
Feminism
How do we define feminism?
What is the goal of feminism.
Give examples of what they want to accomplish.
Women's Rights Movement
What is the women's rights movement?
What happened during the movement and what were the results?
Who was involved?
Consider including a timeline
Hysteria
What is hysteria?
How did society view hysterical women in the 19th century?
Consider researching mental illness diagnosis and treatment.
2. Presentations
With your group, present the information to the class.
As each group presents, take Cornell notes on the information.
Discussion Questions
Analyze the setting. Explain the mood it creates.
Characterize the main character. What is your opinion of her?
Evaluate how the woman feels due to her surroundings.
Characterize her husband. What is your opinion of him.
What is significant about her description of the wall paper?
Closure:
Compare your prediction yesterday to what we read in class today.
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