Questions for the Danger of a Single Story

1. What kind of stories did Adichie write as a child?
2. Who’s story does Adichie not hear during her childhood?
3. What does Adichie mean by “patronizing pity”?
4. Why does Adichie’s roommate think of Africa as a country?
5. Define “fleecing the health care system”?
6. Explain her historical allusions.
7. Why does Adichie say that a stereotype is incomplete?
8. What is the single story of Colombia? Are there other single stories in your life?

Bonus Content of the Week: The Snapchat Sonnet

This brilliant take on social media was written by one of your classmates. Can you write a social media sonnet?

It all ended. As soon as it started.

With a simple hello and a silly

Face. I would smile involuntarily

Since my feelings will be disregarded

Anyways. Together we’ll create ten

Million memories which will vanish in

A matter of seconds. Our bond begins

To fade in a deleted oblivion.

I thought that as a friend I truly knew

You. But now apparently the only

Fire between us is our streak. Don’t try to

Say otherwise, I know we’re both lonely.

Why should I allow this insidious

Conspiracy to destroy our friendship?

For Next Class

Continue to read and annotate The Awakening with annotations. Keep in mind: you should be finished with the novel by next Monday.

The Awakening Presentation

Your group will present on its findings in regards to Chopin´s attitudes about your topic.

This summative assignment will be due in class, Monday October 3rd. 



Here´s the rubric. 

Bonus Content of the Week: The Facebook Sonnet

See our Bonus content HERE.

Women in the Loony Bin?

I'd like you to read this very brief article about women and insane asylums in the 19th century. When finished, I'd like you to write a short blog entry making connections between this article and The Awakening. Be sure to cite text. Do so by next class. In addition meet your reading goal for next class.

Life Skills Rubric

For those unable to find the Life Skills Rubric, please check here.