Class Work
1. Gothic
This is from Tuesday:
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.
2. Depression
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)
3. Let's find out about the author, Charlotte Perkins Gilman
http://www.biography.com/people/charlotte-perkins-gilman-9311669
http://www.charlotteperkinsgilman.com/2008/04/why-i-wrote-yellow-wallpaper-charlotte.html
Read the information at these sites. (10 minutes) What similarities do you find between the protagonist and the author? Is this an autobiographical story? (Class discussion)
4. We will begin watching the movie in class.
Please finish for homework.
There are nine sections. For each section, write a sentence or two that explains how the movie is similar to or differs from the short story.
Conclude with a brief paragraph that explains if the movie did justice to the short story. Feel free to provide suggestions to the director and producer! Post in CANVAS by Tuesday, February 3, 2015. (50 points)
How do film makers view this story? Let's look.
PBS - movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FFkaaXzj8k&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAJm6gFJb4I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8Iy1fbw6sQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdk4cre_jT4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YdQHSqpcI8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVn2KJie8Xo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPCYupOUcbo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNdm4UyL5Wo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWJ4ZtLlRvE&feature=related
Also for homework, watch the Super Bowl ads. Be ready to discuss advertising techniques on Tuesday. These are actually the same techniques used by persuasive writers! All you need to do is watch. Pick out your favorite and least favorite.
If you do not plan to watch the game, the ads are available on YouTube and other sites. Simple do a search for Super Bowl 49 ads.
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