Lesson 2.5 - Setting and Point-of-View Narratives
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
(1) give serious thought to the meaning and significance of setting
(2) look beyond setting as location in considering the impact of the story setting on themes and characterization.
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What is your favourite fast food? Pizza, Sandwiches, hamburgers, sushi, noodles etc? What do you like about it and how often do you get it?
50 Words. Respond to 2 other classmates's postings.
5 Questions from The Swimmer
Read X by Lois Gould. As you read, be thinking of the Point of View of the narrator and the theme of Gender Issues. Use the following questions to guide your thinking.
1. What is the Point of View of the Narrator? Does this represent society today and Non-Binary Characters? Explain
2. How does this story address the theme of Gender Issues? How are these views different from your culture or society today? How are they similar? Do you think the ideas in this story are good for our society? Explain.
100 Words; PDF and post to Moodle below
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