10/07/08-Virtuous Women

10/07/08
Objective: Students will review yesterday's test on Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, by Harriet Jacobs
E2-Students will understand how multiple levels of meaning are conveyed in Jacobs' Incidents: Virtuosity and women

Aim: There is a notion of women being virtuous in Incidents: what does it mean to be virtuous during the 18th century vs. 21st century?

Do Now: What does it mean to be a "good girl" or "good boy" in today's society...what things are expected, what are the rules?
Today's society the term "good girl" or "good boy" it means they listen and obey what the grown up told them to do and they follow the rules. They are not rebellious they are type kids that all parents wants.

Requirements: Students will take notes in their notebooks on class discussion, peers perspectives etc. Cite page numbers or chapters to support their perspectives.
Cooperative Learning: Each group will read "The Jealous Mistress." Research the meaning of virtuous (apply it to women in Jacobs' time) where in the text can you find virtuosity in both men and women and who truly possesses it?
Virtuous means conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright.
In chapter 6, I think virtuous part was when Mrs.Flint told Linda to kiss the Bible and tell nothing but the truth. It showed that how innocent and pure Linda is.

Accomodations: Students may use dictionaries to better comprehend vocabulary. Teacher will be more than happy to re-read passage and sit with students who may need more guidance. Students may use their notes and past handouts. Lesson may contain illustrations for visual learners.

Homework: Draw a scene where a character is being virtuous.