Friday, March 7, 2014

Do Now: The author, Kate Chopin, explicitly states:
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What can you infer about Mrs. Sommers based on this quotation? Why?
Classwork: "A Pair of Silk Stockings"
1. Mrs.  Sommers begins her shopping spree hungry and tired.
2. She deviates from her plan with her first purchase.
3. "Little Mrs. Sommers" changes with each purchase she makes. How? Why?
4. Consider motivation and author's tone!
Homework: Finish the short story.