Their Eyes Were Watching God Unit
Description:Students will read, discuss, and give written responses and illustrated interpretations to Zora Neale Hurston's novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. Analysis of the novel will focus on the major themes: journey of self-discovery; cultural identity and pride; love in marriage; and exploitation and racism within an oppressed group. In drawing on the themes, students will also consider personal, social, and societal connections to the novel.
Last Updated:Jan-06-2011
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Curriculum: Unit
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- Contributed By: Martha Sutro
Unit Introduction
Description:Unit summary, Main Ideas, Key Questions
Last Updated:Dec-15-2008
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
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- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Book: Fiction
Chapters 1-6 Materials
Description:Anticipation Guide, Questions for Discussion and Analysis, Reading Questions, Think Aloud
Last Updated:Dec-15-2008
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
- ...
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Book: Fiction
Chapters 7-14 Materials
Description:Anticipation Guide, Reading Questions, Questions for Discussion and Analysis, Think Aloud
Last Updated:Oct-07-2010
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Book: Fiction
Chapters 15-20 Materials
Description:Anticipation Guide, Reading Questions, Questions for Discussion and Analysis, Think Aloud
Last Updated:Dec-15-2008
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
- ...
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Book: Fiction
Downloadable Lesson Plans
Description:Four lesson plans including:
2. Powerful Symbols of the Novel
3. Artistic Representations of Janie's "Great Tree"
4. Personification in the Language of Zora Neale Hurston
Last Updated:Dec-15-2008
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
- ...
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Activity: Graphic Organizer/Worksheet
- Book: Fiction
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Unit Assessment
Description:Formal assessment to be taken at the completion of studying the novel.
Last Updated:Dec-15-2008
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
- ...
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Book: Fiction
- Curriculum: Assessment/Test
Wiki Lesson Plans
Description:Four lesson plans including:
2. Powerful Symbols of the Novel
3. Artistic Representations of Janie's "Great Tree"
4. Personification in the Language of Zora Neale Hurston
Last Updated:Dec-15-2008
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Activity: Graphic Organizer/Worksheet
- Book: Fiction
- ...

