“Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid

First reading: With a pen or pencil, mark as you read: – Question marks next to or above words/passages – Underline words/passages that stand out to you – Star or otherwise mark margin of passages you think are important Outcome: – Through reading and discussion with your peers, you will develop an understanding of the basics (plot, setting, characters, etc.).

Second reading: With a highlighter or colored pen/pencil, mark as you read: – Repetition of images – Repetition of words/phrases – Repetition of literary devices (alliteration, a particular metaphor, etc.) Outcome: – Through reading and discussion with your peers, you will examine patterns in the text.

Third reading: Evaluate the patterns: – What can these patterns tell us about the theme? – What can these patterns tell us about the social commentary in the text?