'The Yellow Wallpaper': crafting voice
I can evaluate how a writer constructs different voices and writes using a specific voice.
'The Yellow Wallpaper': crafting voice
I can evaluate how a writer constructs different voices and writes using a specific voice.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In 'The Yellow Wallpaper', Perkins Gilman may have wanted to reveal more about John than the narrator herself.
- 'The Yellow Wallpaper' may be a critique of the patriarchal systems in place in the 1800s.
- The narrator's husband seems to come across as controlling, dismissive, patronising and authoritative.
- We can craft the narrator's husband voice using a range of methods such as imperatives, tag questions and modal verbs.
Keywords
Authoritative - showing that you are confident, in control and expect to be obeyed
Dismissive - treating someone as if they are unworthy of consideration
Patronising - speaking to someone as if they are stupid or unimportant
Common misconception
Pupils may not recognise how terms of endearment can be patronising.
Terms of endearment are traditionally used as a sign of affection but they can be used to subdue, belittle or appease someone (depending on the context).
To help you plan your year 11 english lesson on: 'The Yellow Wallpaper': crafting voice, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 english lesson on: 'The Yellow Wallpaper': crafting voice, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
You will need a copy of 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman which is available in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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