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.
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.
Review The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin 1850-1904. Focus on the Setting, Time Period, theme of Gender and the Point of View of the Narrator.
1. Do you feel that the author Kate Chopin was 'ahead of her time'?
2. Does Kate Chopin create Mrs. Mallard as a strong female considering the time period? Explain your answer with examples from the text.
3. Do you think Mrs. Mallard shows female independence and courage?? Explain your answer with examples from the text.
75-100 words. Respond to 1 other classmates' posting.
Locate Definitions and Pictures for the following Ch.2-3 Vocabulary in A Separate Peace.
Hesitates
Blitzball
Boundaries
Ceremoniously
Sportsmanlike
Bumblers
Trampling
New Hampshire
Optimistically
Unconsciously