September 19, 2017
E.Q: Analyze how perspective impacts outlook.
Research background information of the Yellow Wallpaper
Obj: I can analyze how perspective impacts outlook.
I can research background information of the Yellow Wallpaper.
Starter:
What is one question that your group has about the presentations from yesterday?
Write it down on a post it note so that I can come around and help all of you.
Vocabulary:
Word: Perspective
part of speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Your Definition:
Activity: Use the word in a sentence.
Word: Point of View
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: (in fictional literature) the narrator's position in relation to the story being told.
Your Definition:
Activity:What is one fact you already know about point of view.
Activity
1. Building Background Knowledge
In small groups, research The Yellow Wall Paper.
You will be responsible for teaching your classmates this information.
You may put the information either on a poster, slide show, 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
Realism
What is realism in literature?
When did this period occur?
What are major themes of this writing?
How does this relate to the unit we just finished?
Identity
How do we create our identities?
What is private identity?
What is public identity?
How does society influence how we define ourselves?
Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Hysteria in Women
What are key facts about her life?
How did her life inspire her stories?
What is hysteria?
How did society view hysterical women in the 19th century?
Consider researching mental illness diagnosis and treatment.
What is the rest cure?
What is the rest cure?
Illusion and Reality
What is illusion?
What is reality?
How do we know the difference?
2. Presentations
With your group, present the information to the class.
You will be assigned a topic to create a half to one page narrative on.
Make sure that you are writing the piece on the assigned topic and point of view.
This will go in your assignment folder.
You will compare these stories in small groups.
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?
Analyze the point of view of the narrator.
Closure:
How does point of view impact the story?
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