https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0VYTV_ee2E
http://www.biography.com/people/charlotte-perkins-gilman-9311669
II. . "Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
http://www.vcu.edu/engweb/webtexts/hour/
- You will be given a paper copy. Read it. What happened? Why?
- Create a mind map for Mrs. Mallard - (Directions will be given.) (For those who are absent, answer the questions at the bottom of the story link.)
- Play the name game with the names of the characters from "Story of an Hour" and "The Yellow Wallpaper."
- At your table, list all the names of the characters from each story.
- Divide the names - each searching for some, but not all. In other words, on person should not do all of the work. Place your initials by the name(s) you researched.
- Each table will create a list of names and meanings.
- Note any famous folks or events from history where the names appear. Think. Is there any relation to the characters or events from the story? Explain.
http://nameberry.com/
III. . Learn about mallard ducks . . . go to any search engine and search out information about the feathered friends.
- Each person at the table should search a separate site.
- In what ways are Mr. and Mrs. Mallard like the ducks? In what ways do they differ? Create a comparison/contrast chart at your table. (One per table.)
- Create a Works Cited page for the table. (Do you know how to use EasyBib?) Let's learn how: www.easybib.com
IV. Homework: Author biography - Read and note the aspects of the Kate Chopin's life that might have contributed to the plot and characters in "Story of an Hour."(Create a list of 7 to explain. Post in CANVAS by Thursday.)
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