“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?