Transcript shining_houses

“THE SHINING HOUSES”
ELA 30-1
MRS. FULLERTON
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Why is Mary interested in Mrs. Fullerton?
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How would you describe their conversation at the
beginning of the story?
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What is revealed about Mrs. Fullerton through her
reaction to Mr. Fullerton's leaving?
FORESHADOWING
. . . TITLE
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Reread the first section of the story and note any
examples of foreshadowing you can detect.
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What do you think is the significance of the story's
title?
CONFLICT
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"The Shining Houses" portrays an important conflict
in a changing community. Summarize that conflict in
your own words.
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To what degree does the story present both sides of
the argument?
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Do you think the author favours one side over the
other? Give evidence for your answer.
SOCIAL ACTIVISM
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"The Shining Houses" appeared in Dance of the Happy
Shades, published in 1968. During this time of intense
social activism, women's roles were increasingly being
scrutinized and critiqued.
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Examine the characters of Mrs. Fullerton, Mary, and Janie,
commenting on the different characteristics and roles each
woman represents.
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How is Mary different from her neighbours?
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Speculate on Munro's purpose in writing this story and
creating these characters.
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Does understanding the context of the story increase your
understanding or appreciation of it? Explain.
THEME
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When an individual responds to injustice, there is
often a decisive moment between the emotion and
the response.
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What idea does Alice Munro develop regarding the
role self-respect plays when an individual responds
to injustice?
INTRODUCTION
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generalization - catch the reader's attention
(at least 1 sentence)
 (http://www.bartleby.com/100/)
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title, genre, author
 suggestion of organization and details
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(at least 3 sentences)
thesis statement
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(at least 1 sentence)
ALICE MUNRO SUGGESTS THAT . . .
New Idea
Evidence
eXplanation
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eXplanation
Transition
RESERVOIR BY MICHAEL BERGER
(DIGITAL WATERCOLOUR)
HTTP://GCC.BRADLEY.EDU/EXHIBIT/98/2/RESERVOIR/
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Berger’s image is strongly geometrical; identify the
basic shapes he uses to construct this landscape.
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Are there any details in the image that work against
its linearity?
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What effect does the work create?
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What ideas might the artist be suggesting?