Intro to the Yellow Wall Paper

October 2, 2018

Standard

RL.11-12.6 Analyze a case in which grasping perspective requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant.

E.Q: What is perspective?

Starter:

Interactive Standard Notebook Reflection

Open your standard packet and complete the end of unit reflection for standards:

RL 11-12.9

W 11-12.2

Make sure to circle the number in the assessment and write a sentence reflection.

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.

Activity: 

1.  Perspective Discussion 

Each person at your table should take an image.

Then, write down your initial impression of the image. 
After you write down your reaction, pass the image to person next to you and repeat.
Once everyone has written down their reaction for each image, share your responses. 

Reflective Discussion

How did your experiences shape your response to the picture?
How did your responses compare to others in the room?

What is the value in discussing and understanding multiple perspectives?

2.  The Yellow Wall Paper 

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.

The Yellow Wall Paper Audio Book 

3.  Double Entry Journal 

Complete the double entry journal by making a copy of it and putting it in your assignment folder. 

Then, find 4 quotes that significantly represent the narrators perspective. 

We will discuss these quotes as a whole group. 

Closure

What is your perspective of the main character?