Applying Feminist criticism to a TEXT ( SpringBOard Unit 2: EA 2)

1. Applying Feminist criticism to a TEXT (SpringBOard Unit 2: EA 2) Objectives: • I will analyze short stories so I can compose an analytical essay that applies Feminist Criticism to the stories. Today, you will need: • SSR Book • SpringBoard Book

2. Feminist Criticism • Talk with a neighbor about the following questions: • How are men and women typically presented in stories? • How is the relationship between men and women portrayed in fiction? • Does the portrayal of men and women in stories support the idea that it is a male centered view of the world? (You will have 3–5 minutes to discuss these ideas.)

3. “A Rose for Emily” • For a test grade, you will compose an in-class essay in which you will apply the Feminist Criticism to a short story. • The first short story is “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner. • The story is set in the deep South and takes place over the years 1861 – 1935.

4. “A Rose for Emily” • Read “A Rose for Emily” in SpringBoard pp. 148 – 155. • While you are reading, respond to the guiding questions?

5. “A Rose for Emily” • Once you have read “A Rose for Emily,” turn to a neighbor and read the dates for the story (last page of the packet). • Discuss the following questions with your neighbor: • What does Faulkner leave unclear in the story? • How do the unclear elements force the reader to interpret the story? (Keep the guiding questions, since they will help you with your essay!)

6. Applying Feminist criticism to a TEXT (SpringBOard Unit 2: EA 2) Day 2 Read “The Story of and Hour” and “Desiree’s Baby”

7. “The Story of an Hour” & “Desiree’s baby” • For a test grade, you will compose an in-class essay in which you apply the Feminist Criticism to a short story. • The second short story is “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin. • The story is set in the 1890s and takes place over the course of an hour. • The third short story is “Desiree’s Baby” by Kate Chopin. • The story is set in Southern Louisiana in the early 1800s. It depicts a wealthy French Creole family.

8. “The Story of an Hour” • You will be assigned to a group of two – three students. • Read “The Story of an Hour” in SpringBoard pp.145 – 147. • Respond to the guiding questions. • As a class, discuss possible answers to questions #9 and #10.

9. “Desiree’s baby” • Students return to their small group. • Read “Desiree’s Baby” and respond to the guiding questions. • As a class, discuss why Desiree’s husband makes the assumption that he does? • What does this assumption reveal about how women were viewed and treated during this time period?

10. Applying Feminist criticism to a TEXT (SpringBOard Unit 2: EA 2) Day 3 Select story, reread story, locate text evidence, and prewrite

11. Feminist Criticism In-class essay • You will have one class period to complete the in-class essay (next class). • You will choose ONE of the short stories to analyze in your essay. • Your essay prompt: • In what ways is the Feminist Perspective evident in Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily,” or Chopin’s “Desiree’s Baby,” or Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour”? • Essentially, you are applying the Feminist Criticism to the story of your choice.

12. Feminist Criticism In-class essay • When developing your thesis statement, consider the assumptions the Feminist Criticism makes (pp. 89, 120). • Example using three of the assumptions: • In “Desiree’s Baby” by Kate Chopin, the Feminist Perspective is evident in the patriarchal society’s expectations of Desiree and in the power struggle between Desiree and Armand. • Three body paragraphs using three of the assumptions: • Patriarchal Society • Expectations of women / Stereotypes • Power struggle between men and women

13. Feminist Criticism In-class essay • When developing your thesis statement, consider the assumptions that the Feminist Criticism makes (pp. 89, 120). • Example using one of the assumptions: • In “Desiree’s Baby” by Kate Chopin, the Feminist Perspective is evident because Desiree is portrayed as a stereotypical, submissive woman. • Three body paragraphs using three examples from the story: • Armand is her whole life – she hangs on his every mood and every word. • When Armand starts to withdraw from her, she is consumed with figuring out why he is acting this way. • When Armand accuses her, she says, “I cannot be so unhappy and live,” and walks off into the bayou to die.

14. Feminist Criticism In-class essay • You are required to use text evidence in your essay. • On the chart handout: • Write down which story you have chosen and the author of the story. • Choose SIX quotes from your story. • Analyze what each quote means. • Explain how each quote connects to the Feminist Criticism. • The chart is your pre-writing and will be turned in with your essay.

15. Applying Feminist criticism to a TEXT (SpringBOard Unit 2: EA 2) Day 4 Develop and turn in Feminist Analytical Essay for a Test Grade

16. Feminist Criticism In-class essay Requirements for the Essay: • Must be completed in class • Contains: • An effective introductory paragraph and thoughtful thesis statement. • Your thesis statement must include the title and author of the short story! • A coherent analysis from a Feminist Critical Perspective. • At least THREE quotations from the text that are embedded smoothly and have appropriate commentary (see back of chart). • Effective use of rhetorical devices, a variety of sentence structures, and effective transitions. • An insightful conclusion.