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.
Any object or person (concrete) that represents an idea (abstract)
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.