Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Monday Grab a copy of “The Story of an Hour” off the front table. Be ready for Fishbowl #2 If you were absent Friday, grab.

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Monday

Grab a copy of “The Story of an Hour” off the front table.Be ready for Fishbowl #2

If you were absent Friday, grab a copy of the question sheet, too! You will need to be on the inside of the fishbowl today!

While you wait…open up your composition notebook and label a new page: “The Necklace” by Guy de MaupassantWe will be doing some written activities over the next few days.

Which one of the following is a lie about…?

“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.” – Mark Twain

Past, Present, Future Monday

• Fishbowl Discussion #1 “The Story of an Hour”

• Fishbowl Discussion #2 “The Story of an Hour”• Biographical Information – Next author = Guy de Maupassant

• Next Story – “The Necklace”• Lens #4 Marxist Theory

Short Stories Through a Critical Lens Monday

Standards1. Oral Expression and Listening

1. Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness 2. Reading for All Purposes

1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies

Objective: to practice oral analysis of a short story, “The Story of an Hour”, through a particular lens, feminism (archetypal & historical/biographical)

Relevance: • By interpreting complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are not only practicing the skills

need in any workplace or postsecondary setting, but also we are examining aspects of ourselves and others and how these as well as social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.

• By learning to examine situations from different perspectives, we open ourselves to recognizing, understanding, explaining, and judging the ways in which we, as well as others, conduct ourselves, in order to more productively function in an every changing world.

Inquiry Questions: What is critical theory? How does one’s perspective influence the reading of a text? How does reading from a particular perspective influence what is seen as important within a text and how characters, events, and theme are understood? What strategies are most useful when reading, understanding, making personal connections to, and analyzing texts ?How is literature a voice of social commentary?

Activities: Develop & ApplyWe Do Monday

Purpose: to practice oral analysis of a short story, “The Story of an Hour”, through a particular lens, feminism (archetypal & historical/biographical)

Tasks: Hold a 20 minute, student-led discussion (use your discussion sheet)Observe the discussion - plus/delta

Outcome: Plus/delta discussion of the oral analysis (see next slide)

Instruction: Obtain Monday

Purpose: to observe & provide feedback• What percentage of students participated?• How many seemed prepared to participate? In what ways was

this apparent?• What was the level and quality of the discussion?• Refers to feminist theory, analyzes through a feminist lens• Refers to archetypal theory, analyzes through a archetypal lens• Refers to historical/biographical theory, analyzes through a

historical/biographical lens• Refers to an example in the text • Refers to larger context and/or makes connections to personal

experiences, community, world, and/or history• Asks a meaningful question • Responds to another speaker

Instruction: Obtain Monday

Review: When you are reading through this lens, what are you “looking for”? 1. Archetypal Lens2. Historical/Biographical Lens3. Feminist Lens

Activity: Develop & ApplyWe Do – You Do Monday

Purpose: to identify some biographical information about our next author.

Task: Partner Scavenger Hunt1. What is Maupassant’s nationality?2. When was he living?3. To what genre does his writing belong?4. To what “farthest point” did he carry naturalism?5. What was the tone of most of his works? (x3)6. What were most of his stories built around?7. His short stories are framed within the context of what three phases of his life?8. What was his “most upsetting horror story” about?9. What did he do for 10 years in Paris?10. Was he ever married?11. Did he have any children? If so, how many?12. For what war did he volunteer to serve?13. From what did he suffer? (x2)14. Why did he end up in a Paris asylum in 1892?15. How old was he when he died?

Outcome: Who found the answers I’m wanting first?!

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Tuesday

While you wait… open up your composition notebook to a labeled page:

“The Necklace” by Guy de MaupassantWhat answers do you have to the 15 Biographical Questions about him?

Which one of the following is a lie about…?

“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.” – Mark Twain

Past, Present, Future Tuesday

• Fishbowl Discussion #2 “The Story of an Hour”• Biographical Information – Next author = Guy de Maupassant

• Next Story – “The Necklace”

• Lens #4 Marxist Theory

Short Stories Through a Critical Lens Tuesday

Standards 2. Reading for All Purposes

1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies

Objective: you will be able to practice active reading skills for short story #3 “The Necklace.”

Relevance: • By interpreting complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are not only practicing

the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting, but also we are examining aspects of ourselves and others and how these as well as social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.

• By learning to examine situations from different perspectives, we open ourselves to recognizing, understanding, explaining, and judging the ways in which we, as well as others, conduct ourselves, in order to more productively function in an every changing world.

Inquiry Questions: What is critical theory? How does one’s perspective influence the reading of a text? How does reading from a particular perspective influence what is seen as important within a text and how characters, events, and theme are understood? What strategies are most useful when reading, understanding, making personal connections to, and analyzing texts ?How is literature a voice of social commentary?

Instruction: Obtain Tuesday

Outcome: Who found the answers I’m wanting first?!

Purpose: to identify some biographical information about our next author.

Task: Partner Scavenger Hunt1. What is Maupassant’s nationality?2. When was he living?3. To what genre does his writing belong?4. To what “fartherest point” did he carry naturalism?5. What was the tone of most of his works? (x3)6. What were most of his stories built around?7. His short stories are framed within the context of what three phases of his life?8. What was his “most upsetting horror story” about?9. What did he do for 10 years in Paris?10. Was he ever married?11. Did he have any children? If so, how many?12. For what war did he volunteer to serve?13. From what did he suffer? (x2)14. Why did he end up in a Paris asylum in 1892?15. How old was he when he died?

Activity: Pre-Reading You Do Tuesday

In your comp notebook (under “The Necklace” title), list 5 to 10 items that you own that you value highly. Order them from most to least important.1.2.3.4.5.

Indicate on the list above the items that you value because other people might notice the item, or even be impressed that you have it, and/or you felt like you would “fit in” better if you had it, and/or someone you like/admire has it so you wanted it, too.Be honest with yourself!

Activity: Develop Tuesday

Sometimes the plot is made up of several separate, but related, problems. In this story, the main characters, Monsieur and Madame

Loisel, encounter three main problems. Purpose: to identify the progression of problems & solutions within the story.Tasks: As you read, complete a Problem/Solution chart like the one below.

Problem Solution1. 2. 3.

What’s the twist at the end?!

Activity: Develop We Do TuesdayPurpose: to actively review character and plot elements of the story by identifying literal details as well as drawing inferences

Tasks: Read “The Necklace” and respond to the questions below (and on the next slide)

1. The first six paragraphs of the story tell about the life Madame Loisel wishes to lead and the life she really leads. What details bring out this contrast?

2. Madam Loisel wishes to have an expensive dress for the reception. How does her husband react to her wish?What does this incident reveal about the values of Madam Loisel and of her husband?

3. What reason does Madam Loisel give for needing a jewel to go with her dress?Do you think her concern is reasonable or foolish?Why does she choose the necklace rather than any of the other pieces of jewelry?

4. At the reception, what incident shows the contrast between Madam Loisel’s apparent situation in life and her true situation?What incident contrasts her values with her husband’s values?After the Loisels leave to go home, what incident suggests a return to her true life?

Activity: DevelopWe Do Tuesday

5. What actions do the Loisels take to replace the necklace?What qualities of character are revealed by these actions?Why do you think they do not tell Madame Forestier that they have lost the necklace?

6. How does Madam Loisel’s character change as a result of the hardships she has to endure?Do you think her values change? Give reasons for your answer.

7. “The Necklace” is famous for its surprise ending. How does the surprise drive home the story’s theme – the underlying idea about true and false values?

8. What is the author’s attitude toward Mathilde Loisel?Does his attitude toward her change by the end of the story? Give reasons for your answer.

9. Remember the three main problems and solutions that you identified. Decide how wisely the Loisels solved each problem. What other solutions might they have found?

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Wednesday

While you wait… open up your composition notebook to a labeled page:

“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant.You also might want out your notes on Feminism and notes on the author.

Grab a copy of the story from the front table!We’ll also use the question sheet later.

What was yesterday’s short story about? Who are the characters? What were the conflicts? What was the resolution?

Maybe at the end of class…Which one of the following is a lie about?

“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.” – Mark Twain

Past, Present, Future Wednesday

• Next Story – “The Necklace”

• “The Necklace” Through Various Lenses

• Lens #4 Marxist Theory

• “The Necklace” & Marxist Theory• “The Necklace” & Marxist Theory – Debate!

Short Stories Through a Critical Lens Wednesday

2. Reading for All Purposes1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies

Objective: you will be able to analyze the story “The Necklace” through various lenses.

Relevance: • By interpreting complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are not only practicing

the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting, but also we are examining aspects of ourselves and others and how these as well as social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.

• By learning to examine situations from different perspectives, we open ourselves to recognizing, understanding, explaining, and judging the ways in which we, as well as others, conduct ourselves, in order to more productively function in an every changing world.

Inquiry Questions: What is critical theory? How does one’s perspective influence the reading of a text? How does reading from a particular perspective influence what is seen as important within a text and how characters, events, and theme are understood? What strategies are most useful when reading, understanding, making personal connections to, and analyzing texts ?How is literature a voice of social commentary?

Activity: ApplyWe Do WednesdayPurpose: to actively review character and plot elements of the story “The Necklace” by discussing literal details as well as drawing inferences and analyzing the story “The Necklace” through various lensesTasks:With a partner, spend 10 minutes the various questions as they appear on the screen (4 slides, 1 w/handouts)• Feel free to jot notes down in your composition notebook as you

discussOutcome: Share out as a large group

9 Discussion Questions 3 min

1. The first six paragraphs of the story tell about the life Madame Loisel wishes to lead and the life she really leads. What details bring out this contrast? 2. Madam Loisel wishes to have an expensive dress for the reception. How does her husband react to her wish?What does this incident reveal about the values of Madam Loisel and of her husband? 3. What reason does Madam Loisel give for needing a jewel to go with her dress?Do you think her concern is reasonable or foolish?Why does she choose the necklace rather than any of the other pieces of jewelry? 4. At the reception, what incident shows the contrast between Madam Loisel’s apparent situation in life and her true situation?What incident contrasts her values with her husband’s values?After the Loisels leave to go home, what incident suggests a return to her true life? 5. What actions do the Loisels take to replace the necklace?What qualities of character are revealed by these actions?Why do you think they do not tell Madame Forestier that they have lost the necklace? 6. How does Madam Loisel’s character change as a result of the hardships she has to endure?Do you think her values change? Give reasons for your answer. 7. “The Necklace” is famous for its surprise ending. How does the surprise drive home the story’s theme – the underlying idea about true and false values. 8. What is the author’s attitude toward Mathilde Loisel?Does his attitude toward her change by the end of the story? Give reasons for your answer. 9. Remember the three main problems and solutions that you identified. Decide how wisely the Loisels solved each problem. What other solutions might they have found?

Historical/Biographical 3 min

• When was the work written?• What were the circumstances that produced it?• What major issues does it deal with?• Does it reflect any social, political, economical or philosophical

ideas of the time?• What language/characters/events present in the work reflect the

current events of the author’s day?• Are there words in the text that have changed their meaning from

the time of the writing?• How are such events interpreted and presented?• How are events' interpretation and presentation a product of the

culture of the author?• Does the work's presentation support or condemn the event?• Can it be seen to do both?

Historical/Biographical 2 min

• How does it (this story) fit into the author’s career?• What do you noticed about the style of writing? How does it

reflect what you might know about the author?• What do you know about the author’s life? Does this influence

or relate to your understanding or interpretation of the work?

Note: Naturalism was a literary movement or tendency from the 1880s to 1930s that used detailed realism to suggest that social conditions, heredity, and environment had inescapable force in shaping human character. It was a mainly unorganized literary movement that sought to depict believable everyday reality, as opposed to such movements as Romanticism or Surrealism, in which subjects may receive highly symbolic, idealistic or even supernatural treatment.

Feminist Criticism 4 min

• WHITHIN THE STORY• How is the relationship between men and women portrayed? • What are the power relationships between men and women (or characters

assuming male/female roles)? • How are male and female roles defined? • What constitutes masculinity and femininity? • How do characters embody these traits? • Do characters take on traits from opposite genders? How so? How does this change

others’ reactions to them? • What does the work reveal about the operations (economically, politically, socially,

or psychologically) of patriarchy? • What does the work imply about the possibilities of sisterhood as a mode of

resisting patriarchy? • What does the work say about women's creativity? Men’s ambition? The

androgynous dichotomy?• What does the history of the work's reception by the public and by the critics tell

us about the operation of patriarchy? • What role does the work play in terms of gender literary history and literary

tradition?

23 Literary Circle Questions 5 min

Activity: Develop 15 min

Purpose: to gain more knowledge from our peers about the way in which we can analyze “The Necklace”Tasks:• Share out as a large group• Discussion & Literary Circle Questions• Historical/Biographical• Feminist Criticism

• Make sure you contribute at least one idea!

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework ThursdayWhile you wait…Borrow (do not write on) a copy of Literary Tool Kit: Marxist Theory from the front table as well as taking a blank note-taking sheet (which you may write on). Feel free to start reading!

Which one of the following is a lie about…?

“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.” – Mark Twain

Past, Present, Future Thursday

• “The Necklace” Through Various Lenses

• Lens #4 Marxist Theory• “The Necklace” & Marxist Theory

• “The Necklace” & Marxist Theory – Preparation!

Short Stories Through a Critical Lens Thursday

2. Reading for All Purposes1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies

Objective: you will be able to identify the general background and basic components and questions for a Marxist (social class) approach to literature.

Relevance: • By interpreting complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are not only practicing

the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting, but also we are examining aspects of ourselves and others and how these as well as social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.

• By learning to examine situations from different perspectives, we open ourselves to recognizing, understanding, explaining, and judging the ways in which we, as well as others, conduct ourselves, in order to more productively function in an every changing world.

Inquiry Questions: What is critical theory? How does one’s perspective influence the reading of a text? How does reading from a particular perspective influence what is seen as important within a text and how characters, events, and theme are understood? What strategies are most useful when reading, understanding, making personal connections to, and analyzing texts ?How is literature a voice of social commentary?

Activity: Pre-readingYou Do Thursday

Purpose: to reflect on your own perspectives in order to focus your thoughts for the next literary lensTask: Open your comp notebook and write for 5 minutes about the following:• Do you work? How do you feel about work? What type of

work do you like to do? Would you like to do?• How do you feel about money? • How would you describe your economic status: pay-check-to

paycheck, poor, getting by, middle class, just enough, not to worry, wealthy, privileged, or how?

• When you think of work and money, how do you see yourself in the future?

Activities: DevelopWe Do ThursdayPurpose: to identify the components of another critical lens = Marxist perspective

Tasks:• View the PPT on and read the handout Marxist Theory• Fill out the corresponding question sheet

Outcome: Apply the ideas/notes on Marxist Theory to the short story “The Necklace”

Marxist Criticism Questions Thursday• How does the author portray working conditions or class divisions? Does the text

support class struggle or reinforce class division? • How are working people portrayed in the text? What are their living/working

conditions like? • How are wealthy people portrayed, and what are their living/working conditions

like? • How does the literary work comment on the capitalist system? Does it support

that system or criticize it?• Whom does it benefit if the work or effort is accepted/successful/believed, etc.? • What is the social class of the author? • Which class does the work seem to represent? • What values does the work reinforce? • What values does it subvert? • What conflict can be seen between the values the work champions and those it

portrays? • What social classes do the characters represent? • How do characters from different classes interact or conflict?

Short Stories Through a Critical Lens Thursday

2. Reading for All Purposes1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies

• Objective: you will be able to apply a Marxist lens to “The Necklace”

• Relevance:• By interpreting complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are not

only practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting, but also we are examining aspects of ourselves and others and how these as well as social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.

• Examining and practicing writer’s craft allows us to better represent our own thoughts in any workplace or personal situation.

Inquiry Question(s)What strategies are most useful when reading, understanding, making personal connections to, and analyzing texts ?How does one’s perspective influence the reading of a text?How is literature a voice of social commentary?

Activity: ObtainWe Do Thursday

Purpose: to improve your analytical skills, the final assessment on this story is going to be a debate about how to interpret the story. Today your purpose is to prepare for the debate!Tasks: 1. you will be divided into groups. 2. your group will be assigned an assertion and your opinion on that

(positive or negative).3. you will have today to work on developing an opening statement

and supporting evidence.4. you should also prepare questions that you will ask the other side

that you can use to weaken their argument.5. work time-- use the hand outs to get a better idea of how this

debate will go – see next slide for time guidelinesOutcome: Debate! Your debate will be assessed by me and two other groups

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Friday

Take (to use/write on) a Debate sheet and borrow (to return) a copy of “The Necklace”

Skip today for more work time…?Which one of the following is a lie about…?

“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.” – Mark Twain

• Homework: Prepare for debate!

Past, Present, Future Friday

• Lens #4 Marxist Theory• “The Necklace” & Marxist Theory

• “The Necklace” & Marxist Theory – Debate Preparation

• “The Necklace” & Marxist Theory – Debate!

Short Stories Through a Critical Lens Friday

1. Oral Expression and Listening1. Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness2. Effective collaborative groups accomplish goals

2. Reading for All Purposes1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies

Objective: you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of the short story “The Necklace” & a Marxist approach to literature by formulating a specific argument.

Relevance: • By interpreting complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are not only practicing the skills

need in any workplace or postsecondary setting, but also we are examining aspects of ourselves and others and how these as well as social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.

• By learning to examine situations from different perspectives, we open ourselves to recognizing, understanding, explaining, and judging the ways in which we, as well as others, conduct ourselves, in order to more productively function in an every changing world.

Inquiry Questions: What is critical theory? How does one’s perspective influence the reading of a text? How does reading from a particular perspective influence what is seen as important within a text and how characters, events, and theme are understood? What strategies are most useful when reading, understanding, making personal connections to, and analyzing texts ?How is literature a voice of social commentary?

Instruction: ObtainFriday

Purpose: to improve your analytical skills, the final assessment on this story is going to be a debate about how to interpret the story. Today your purpose is to prepare for the debate!Tasks: 1. you will be divided into groups. 2. your group will be assigned an assertion and your opinion on that

(positive or negative).3. you will have today to work on developing an opening statement

and supporting evidence.4. you should also prepare questions that you will ask the other side

that you can use to weaken their argument.5. work time-- use the hand outs to get a better idea of how this

debate will go – see next slide for time guidelinesOutcome: Debate! Your debate will be assessed by me and two other groups

Instruction: ObtainFriday

• Affirmative 1: In other words, she suffers more (at the beginning) when she is comfortable but unhappy with her situation vs. at the end when she is poor.

• Negative 1: In opposition, she suffers more at the end when she is poor. Or… when does she suffer the most? Or… is it equal suffering?

• Affirmative 2: In other words. “The Necklace” is not commenting good or bad on wealth. It is unbiased. (Why?)

• Negative 2: If it is not neutral what is the stance (position) on wealth that the story takes?

• Affirmative 3: (self-explanatory?) Additionally, how or why is the appeal unreal? Why? (What is the message?)

• Negative 3: Wealth's appeal is real, then. It can make you happy. Is this the message?

• Affirmative 4: (self-explanatory?) Why can’t she get what she wants?• Negative 4: Is her husband more trapped? Are they equally trapped? Is she/are

they trapped at all?

Each group member must participate in the debate Friday

Note, your group needs to prepare approx. 6-10 minutes of speaking time.• USE TEXT EVIDENCE• USE REPUTABLE, OUTSIDE SOURCES

Opening Argument - Approximately 4 minutes total– max. 6 minutes total • Opening Argument – Affirmative - 2 minutes, 3 max• Opening Argument – Negative - 2 minutes, 3 max2 Questions then Defense Approximately 6 minutes– max. 8 minutes total• 2 Questions by Affirmative with Defense from Negative -3 minutes, 4 max • 2 Questions by Negative with Defense from Affirmative -3 minutes, 4 max Closing Statements - Approximately 2 minutes total – max. 4 minutes total• Closing Statements – Affirmative - 1 minute, 2 max • Closing Statements - Negative - 1 minute, 2 max

Debates are Monday and Tuesday!! You need to be here to earn the grade!

Short Stories Through a Critical Lens Friday

1. Oral Expression and Listening1. Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness2. Effective collaborative groups accomplish goals

2. Reading for All Purposes1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies

Objective: you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of the short story “The Necklace” & a Marxist approach to literature by formulating a specific argument.

Relevance: • By interpreting complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are not only practicing the skills

need in any workplace or postsecondary setting, but also we are examining aspects of ourselves and others and how these as well as social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.

• By learning to examine situations from different perspectives, we open ourselves to recognizing, understanding, explaining, and judging the ways in which we, as well as others, conduct ourselves, in order to more productively function in an every changing world.

Inquiry Questions: What is critical theory? How does one’s perspective influence the reading of a text? How does reading from a particular perspective influence what is seen as important within a text and how characters, events, and theme are understood? What strategies are most useful when reading, understanding, making personal connections to, and analyzing texts ?How is literature a voice of social commentary?

Coming Soon….• Debates (2 days)

Academic Standards1. Oral Expression and Listening1. Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness2. Effective collaborative groups accomplish goals 2. Reading for All Purposes1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies2. Interpreting and evaluating complex informational texts require the understanding of rhetoric, critical reading, and analysis skills 3. Writing and Composition1. Style, detail, expressive language, and genre create a well-crafted statement directed at an intended audience and purpose2. Ideas, evidence, structure, and style create persuasive, academic, and technical texts for particular audiences and specific purposes3. Standard English conventions effectively communicate to targeted audiences and purposes 4. Research and Reasoning1. Independent research designs articulate and defend information, conclusions, and solutions that address specific contexts and purposes2. Logical arguments distinguish facts from opinions; and evidence defines reasoned judgment