Story of an Hour

September 5, 2018

Standard: 

RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

RL.11-12.2 Determine two or more themes of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

RL.11-12.9 Analyze how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics and compare the approaches the authors take.

Obj: I can cite strong evidence to support analysis of themes in multiple texts and compare the authors approach to it.  

EQ: How does environment shape identity?

Starter:

Present your graffiti poster to the class.

Share why you added the elements you created and how it connects to the Declaration of Sentiments. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Feminism

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find an image that represents feminism.

1.  Story of an Hour

Individually or with a partner read and annotate Story of an Hour on pages 152-155.  

2.  Quiz. Quiz. Trade.

Create a question to ask the class based on the text.

The question can be a clarifying, connection, or analysis question. 

The goal is to ask a question that will create a deeper understanding of the story.  

3.  Main Idea Tracker 

Individually, complete the main idea tracking sheet for Story of an Hour.

Make a copy of the document and move to your assignment folder. 

Follow instructions in the document.

This is due tomorrow. 

Closure: 

Identify one similarity and one difference between Story of an Hour and Declaration of Sentiments.