We discussed the difference between PRIDE and VANITY.
I explained to students that there are only three kinds of questions: Gorilla, Noodle, and Super-noodle questions. Gorilla questions are literal-level questions. Noodle questions require you to read and think. Super-noodle questions often ask you to read and think and compare two pieces of writing.
Students read and completed questions on "The Face in the Pool" from Sightlintes 10. Here are the questions:
- What is another name for the character Jupiter?
- Why does Juno become angry with Echo?
- Why does Echo fall in love with Narcissus?
- Why can’t Echo communicate with Narcissus?
- In what manner did Narcissus most likely die?
- Whom does Narcissus try to kiss?
- What do you think the word ‘Narcissism’ means?
- We also examined Self Portrait on p.30 and handed in the following:
In a mini paragraph, discuss "Self Portrait" by Buffy Sainte-Marie. Remember, go beyond the literal image and discuss what can be interpreted.