Yellow Wallpaper Introduction

February 23, 2017

E.Q: Analyze how perspective impacts outlook.

Research background information of the Yellow Wallpaper

Obj: I can analyze how perspective impacts outlook.

I can research background information of the Yellow Wallpaper.

Starter: 

We will watch 3 short YouTube videos.

Then answer the questions:

How does perspective impact a person's outlook?

Determine whether or not we can trust our own eye. Why?

Illusion

Michael Murphy

The Yellow Wallpaper

Vocabulary:

Word: Delusion

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  psychology :  a persistent false psychotic belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self that is maintained despite indisputable evidence to the contrary 

Your Definition: 

Activity: Use the word in a sentence.

Activity

1. Building Background Knowledge

In small groups, research The Yellow Wall Paper.

You will be responsible for teaching your classmates this information.

You may put the information either on a poster, slide show, or a prezi.

The questions below the topics are suggested questions to start with.

You need to cover the topic thoroughly so you should include as much information as possible.

Topics

Naturalism and Realism

What is naturalism in literature?

What is realism in literature?

When did these periods occur?

What are major themes of this writing?

Identity

How do we create our identities?

What is private identity?

What is public identity?

How does society influence how we define ourselves?

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

What are key facts about her life?

How did her life inspire her stories?

Hysteria in Women

What is hysteria?

How did society view hysterical women in the 19th century?

Consider researching mental illness diagnosis and treatment.
What is the rest cure?

2.  Presentations

With your group, present the information to the class.

As each group presents, take Cornell notes on the information. 

3.  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.

Closure:

What are 3 things you learned today.

What are 2 things you want to learn.

What is 1 question that you have.