1. Gender Review- Speak Novel

2. January 5th Agenda
Learning Target: By the end of this class you will be able to define and create an example of symbolism. You will also be able to visually express the differences between what the media projects onto the consumer and what is missing from their message.
Review the role of women in media (movies)
Normalization and Objectification
Bechdel Test
Poster Activity
Speak novel
Symbolism- what is symbolism?
Tattoos

3. Bechdel Test
What was the last movie that you saw?
List of Movies:

4. Bechdel Test

6. Leaders of North America- small pool to pull from.

8. Conclusions What is normal? Are we objects?
Our lead character in Speak is no different than us and is heavily influenced by these messages. She is struggling with what is ‘normal’. What kind of person is she? What kind of girl, considering what has happened to her the summer before she begins high school (grade 9).

9. Speak
Laurie Halse Anderson

10. Speak- some things to notice
We will not be reading this cover to cover
Passage to Passage
“Doing the Book” vs. Examining the book
Plot Summary…
14 year old girl in grade 9, first year of high school
Previously she had had a group of friends, but the events of the summer has drastically changed her social and personal experience.
In the aftermath of the summer she is suffering from Selective Mutism
School is divided into clans- She only enjoys Art class

11. Cracking the Spine How is it structured?
4 Marking Periods
Report Cards
Strong Symbolism and motif of Tree and Voice

12. Symbolism Symbol- A thing the represents or stands for something else.
-A material object that represents an abstract concept
-When an object or image is infused with meaning based on its inherent attributes.

14. Tattoos: Intriguing Symbols
Tattoos are often very simple images, but they are loaded with specific and personal meaning that you wouldn’t know until you ask.
You will be designing your own tattoo- packed with meaning that you can explain to another person.

16. Spring Summer Fall Winter During Viewing Gender Roles
Character: _____________________
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter

17. The Symbol of the Tree
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter

18. Re-Do Day Everything is due on Fri1day January 16th
English works slightly differently since there are no tests.
Memoir is your re-do opportunity and you must conference with me in order for me to accept your revised work.
You have the opportunity to up your grade.
Everything is due on Fri1day January 16th

19. Film Viewing
As you watch the movie you will be taking notes on one specific Character.
Melinda
Heather
IT / Andy
David
Melinda’s Parents
Rachel
Mr. Neck
Is your character influenced by gender roles? How? Or not…?
Does Speak pass the Bechdel test?

20. First Chapter Reading

21. How does media’s portrayal of gender need to change?
Format it as a letter to the advertising Industry.
Dear Industry, (Or you could direct your concerns to a particular company)
What is the industry doing right now? What stereotypes are they promoting?
What is wrong with these stereotypes?
How and why should it change? What are some alternatives?
Forceful language, but keep it respectful.
Urgency! This needs to happen now!