1. 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

2. Take Notes about Frida Kahlo

3. 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

4. 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?

5. Optic strategy pp

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

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

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

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. 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