Copy Exit slip 5: 1)In your own words, define allusion. 2)What type of allusion does Walker use throughout "Our Mother's Garden" and Why does she use allusion? 3)What is the main idea of this essay in sentence format?
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R5- "..Our Mother's Garden" Holt p 1294-1298
On a piece of paper, put a chart. On the left side label allusions. On the right side label Notes. As you read, you must document allusions, the pg they are listed, and why you thought the author included this allusion. Also, since this is a personal essay, which could be confusing, list important details on the right.
Ms. Batten does the first part with the class. Everyone takes notes with her as she documents allusions and notes on the board. Students will finish chart on their own.
R5 "Our Mother's Garden
Allusions (left side of paper) /
1296 Virginia Woolf-because
she too felt women needed a
place to express themselves.
Genius exists in the lower class
and in the suppressed.
1296 Emily Bronte-because she
is an author who made it.
Notes (Right side of paper)
-Mother ran away at 17 and got married
-At 20, has 2 children, pregnant with 3rd
-Five children, author born
-Mother worked in field and at home
-inspired by her mother to be an author
-quilt Smithsonian made by unknown woman
Lesson to be continued the next class. Do not read on own yet.
