DO Now: in Writer’s Notebook How does art represent culture? Be sure to use a TSS paragraph: Tell Me Show Me Sell Me DO Now: in Writer’s Notebook

Take Notes about Frida Kahlo

Use Say Something: “Honestly Frida” Rules for Say Something Reading Strategy 1. With your partner, decide who will say something first. 2. Take turns reading the selection aloud (stop about every two or three paragraphs) 3. Pause to say something about what was read. 4. When you say something, do one or more of the following: a. Make a prediction b. Ask a question c. Clarify something you had misunderstood d. Make a comment e. Make a connection 5. If you can’t do one of those five things, then you need to reread. 6. Your partner offers a response to what was said. Pp. 27-28

Discussion What did you learn about Frida Kahlo’s life, art and cultural identity? What details are emphasized in each text to support your interpretation of this artist and how she depicts her cultural identity?

Optic strategy pp. 30-31

Symbol Anything that represents itself literally, and something else figuratively. Symbols in the painting:

Theme Thematic Statements What are some themes of Kahlo’s painting? Write a thematic statement, connecting one or two symbols to one of the themes.

Homework: What would an self-portrait say about your perspective on cultural identity? What specific images can you use as evidence to depict or symbolize potential conflicts that arise when different aspects of your culture collide? Create an artistic work that portrays aspects of your cultural identity.

DO NOW: Write in the Vocabulary Section Juxtaposition: two or more things put together for the purpose of comparison. Turn in your homework Picture

“Legal Alien” ---What do these words mean?

Practice Say Something: p. 32 Using Say Something, read Pat Mora’s “Legal Alien” Highlight the contrasting views, situations, and actions in the poem. Answer the KID Question in the notes

Cultural Identity in Art & Poetry Kahlo “Self Portrait” Mora “Legal Alien” Cultural Identity in Art & Poetry

Gallery Wall: Share our Pictures Walk around the room, looking at our pictures Take three sticky notes Ask a question of one artwork Write a positive comment about another Make a connection to another

Writing our own poetry: Homework Write a poem emulating the style of Pat Mora, exploring your perspective on a key component of your cultural identity. Be sure to: Focus on a specific culturally based conflict, which may be internal, external or both Structure the poem to use juxtaposition for effect at least once Use diction, syntax, and imagery to present your voice