February 7, 2018
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.9
Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics.
Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics.
EQ: Analyze major themes from the transcendental and realistic time period.
Starter:
Relate the lyrics to the ideas in the Declaration of Sentiments.
Vocabulary:
Word:Realism
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition:
- a manner of treating subject matter that presents a careful description of everyday life, usually of the lower and middle classes.
- a theory of writing in which the ordinary, familiar, or mundane aspects of life are represented in a straightforward or matter-of-fact manner that is presumed to reflect life as it actually is.
Your Definition:
Activity: Watch the video on realism.
Activity
1. Story of an Hour
Individually, read the story in StudySync.
Annotate the story as you read.
Discussion Questions
Summarize the short story.
Describe the setting.
How does the setting impact the tone?
What are the major ideas?
How does this relate to other pieces of work?
2. Theme Collage
Decide on a theme of the Story of an Hour and create a collage.
Include the following elements:
Short Summary of Text
Theme of Text
Quote from the story with explanation.
2 Images
2 Songs with Explanation
(Must relate to theme.)
We will have a gallery walk for these collages.
For at least FIVE people provide a plus and a delta.
Closure:
How is feminism present in the Story of an Hour.
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