- 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. (10 minutes)
http://nameberry.com/
Activity #2: Learn about mallard ducks . . . go to any search engine and search out information about the feathered friends. (15ish minutes)
- 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.)
- In addition, create a Works Cited page for the table. Use MLA 8 style. Place all names of participants in the upper left of the paper. Submit one paper per group. www.easybib.com
A. Let's generate a list of possible words/terms/concepts that relate to the two stories.
Type of essay: Definition - You will need to select a word/concept to define. Let's try one together.
Here is a graphic organizer for your use. (Paper copy provided.)
Name:
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Quotations:
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The word in literature.
Source:
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What it is NOT: (Negative definition)
Source:
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The word in history:
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Word/Concept to be defined:
Personal Definition:
Dictionary Definition:
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The word in poetry/art/media:
Source:
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Synonyms:
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The word in the news:
Source:
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How classmates define the word:
Source:
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Homework: Conduct research using the chart as your guide. Be sure to keep track of your sources! (Simply copy/paste the chart into a Word document or create a chart of your own. Post in CANVAS by Tuesday.
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