Lessons
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Introduction To Color Purple
Students will be able to:
Understand the setting and cultural context of when "The Color Purple" was written.
Explain the general plot of the novel.
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Chapters 1 - 47
Students will be able to analyze the novels plot, character development and author's purpose.
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Chapters 48 - 56
Students will be able to analyze and interpret the novel thus far and express their observations and conclusions verbally in a large group setting.
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Chapters 57 - 81
Students will be able to analyze and interpret the novel thus far and express their observations and conclusions verbally in a large group setting.
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Chapters 82 - 90
Students will be able to analyze and interpret the novel thus far and express their observations and conclusions verbally in a large group setting.
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Watching The Movie - The Color Purple
Students will be able to:
Compare and contrast the film version to the novel.
Synthesize the information learned from the unit of study with what they see in the film.
Analyze a quote and how it reflects Celie's growth
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Writing With Alice Walker
Students will be able to write persuasive or informative letters to Alice Walker describing their interpretation of a color purple
In this novel study students are required to do most of their reading on an independent level. These lessons should occur once a week over the course of an 8 or 9 week quarter.