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The Bluest Eye - Rationale for Reading
by Ginger Harbin
The Bluest Eye: A Call to Action Toni Morrison’s first novel, The Bluest Eye explores the devastating effects of the cyclical nature of racism. Narrated by a nine-year-old African-American girl,... -
Beloved Quiz Chapters 1-6
by Stephanie Suber
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The Bluest Eye Exam
by Ginger Harbin
Essay Questions: Choose 2 (10 points each)Your responses need to be a minimum of 75 words. Use examples from the book to support your answer. What is the significance of “seeds” in the novel?... -
Timeline for Morrison's Beloved
by Jo Palmore
English IV AP Time line for Toni Morrison’s Beloved 1790 Baby Suggs born (approx.) 1803 Ohio statehood 1830 Halle Suggs born; Paul D born (approx.) 1835-36 Sethe born (approx.) 1838-39 Sethe’s... -
Critical Analysis essay: Beloved by Toni Morrison
by Hannah Annis
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The Bluest Eye Culminating Project
by Ginger Harbin
Compare The Bluest Eye to Alice Walker’s The Color Purple Write a 2-3 page (600-700 words) essay comparing ONE of the following elements in the novel and film. Your job is NOT to simply say, “There... -
Beloved Quiz Chapters 9-15
by Stephanie Suber
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The Bluest Eye Power Point Presentation Handout/Planning Guide
by Ginger Harbin
Worksheet 1: Identifying a Social Problem Purpose: You will create a PowerPoint Presentation offering facts and resources for teenagers in your community whom have been or are dealing with issues... -
The Bluest Eye - Dick and Jane primers
by Ginger Harbin
ABOUT THE SERIES (1927-1960s) Dick and Jane primers flourished in the late '40s and '50s when post-war affluence promised a protected world of childhood innocence. These books taught a couple... -
The Bluest Eye Reading Check 1-37
by Ginger Harbin
In the first prologue, what does the author, Toni Morrison describe? Who is the principal narrator of the story? What is she like (family, appearance, likes/dislikes, etc.) Why was Pecola at the... -
The Bluest Eye - Literary Journal and Reading Calendar
by Ginger Harbin
African American Post-Modernism Literary Magazine Assignment A literary magazine is a periodical devoted to literature in a broad sense. Literary magazines usually publish short stories, poetry and... -
Test - Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon
by amy cloer, M.A.
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The Bluest Eye Reading Check 38-58
by Ginger Harbin
Who is Maureen Peal? What significance does she play in this story? “We felt comfortable in our skins, enjoyed the news that our senses released to us, admired our dirt, cultivated our scars, and... -
The Bluest Eye Reading Check 59-163
by Ginger Harbin
Toni Morrison uses the season, Spring, to describe two contridictions. What are they? What does being “ruined” mean to Frieda? What is the one thing that Polly uses as an excuse for all of the... -
Recitatif Vocab and Spelling (part 1) Quiz
by Lorna Stowers
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Recitatif Vocab and Spelling (part 1) Quiz Key
by Lorna Stowers
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Recitatif Vocab and Spelling (part 2) Quiz Key
by Lorna Stowers
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Recitatif Vocab and Spelling (part 2) Quiz
by Lorna Stowers