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Reconstructing The Yellow Wallpaper
Content area(s):
English & Language Arts
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Author(s) & location: Elizabeth S. Rennix, University of Richmond
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Description
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"The famous director, Alfred H. Fullofhimself has just finished reading the short story The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Upon finishing, Alfred immediately wanted to direct a film based on the story, but he is hung up on its point-of-view. He mumbled something like, "Very claustrophobic, not good for a screenplay... needs more action...". You can see his point, the main character is isolated in the room with the yellow wallpaper for most of the story, not exactly a suitable setting for a full length feature film. The idea of writing the story from another point of view is intriguing..."
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What makes this an interesting WebQuest
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- The Task shows that the WebQuest can prompt higher-order thinking
- The Roles have plenty of inherent conflict
- An excellent English activity could be expanded through thematic use of the Web
- Consider seeking Real World Feedback by producing a student literary journal
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