January 27, 2015 - Tuesday

Class Work - Leftovers
1. We will start with the peer editing activity. You need the rubric and questions I handed out on Thursday.

• Sign in to CANVAS.
• Look for the space where you have been assigned two drafts to edit.
• As you read the assigned papers, comment on the items listed on the question sheet.
• Open the draft and type/comment in a different color. Save. You comments should be available for the author.
• You need to make at least one comment in the comment space. If you made all of your comments on the draft, just note that in the comment space.

OR

• You may print the draft and comment on the paper copy. Sign your name at the bottom as the editor. Return the paper to the owner/author.
• Make one comments in the comment space such as, "See paper copy.)

New Work

2. Back to YELLOW! Talk about the story.
Characters
Setting
Tone
Rising action
Climax
After thoughts? What happened?


What is "yellow" in "The Yellow Wallpaper?" (Sharing)
Why "yellow?" How would a color -change alter the story? (Discuss)
You will be assigned a color. Look it up. What does that color symbolize? Is it important in any way? Explain how the story would change if the wallpaper were your assigned color. (Post in CANVAS today. (10 pts.) This is a quick-write. Take five minutes to research your color. Take 10 minutes to write. Content/details count. 

 4. Let's explore Gothic elements. To make it easy, what would you expect to find in a haunted house? (At your table, create a list of items one would expect to see in a haunted house.Also, visit this site for ideas. Read/study for homework.
http://www.virtualsalt.com/gothic.htm 
Think about it - is "The Yellow Wallpaper" a Gothic horror story?  After visiting the Virtual Salt link, reread the story. Highlight anything you find that is Gothic.  Create a list of 10 items and post the list in CANVAS. Also, write a paragraph explaining if you believe or do not believe that the story is a Gothic tale. (25 pts.) Also, bring the highlighted story to class on Thursday.


 5. What is Postpartum Depression? Do a quick search for the symptoms and current treatment of Postpartum Depression. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/postpartum-depression/DS00546/DSECTION=symptoms (Other sites have information as well.)
Is it possible that the narrator is suffering from this disorder? What evidence exists? (Discussion)

We will work on #6, 7, 8, and 9 on Thursday. For now, think about the questions. Bring ideas to share on Thursday.
 6. What treatment and procedures is the narrator undergoing? How do these compare to the treatment that is recommended today?
 7. Let's look at the room where the narrator resides. Describe it. Of what does it remind you? Where would you expect to find rooms like this?
 8. Is it  possible that there really is a woman in the wallpaper? (Discuss)
9. What is the relationship between the narrator and John? What ultimately happens to John? Who is responsible for the conclusion of the story? - John, the narrator, or the woman in the wallpaper?
Homework
1. Revise your introductory draft and post the final copy. (75 pts)
2.  Read/study for homework.http://www.virtualsalt.com/gothic.htm 
Think about it - is "The Yellow Wallpaper" a Gothic horror story?  After visiting the Virtual Salt link, reread the story. Highlight anything you find that is Gothic.  Create a list of 10 items and post the list in CANVAS. Also, write a paragraph explaining if you believe or do not believe that the story is a Gothic tale. (25 pts.) Also, bring the highlighted story to class on Thursday.