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The Color Purple - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
The Color Purple - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
The Color Purple - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
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Witness the cruelty experienced by African-American women during the 1930s, their struggle, perseverance and self-discovery. An easy-to-follow format helps guide students to comprehend what they've read. Students begin by establishing how the format of the novel will affect the tone of the story. Describe the evidence Carrie and Kate provide that points to Annie Julia being a terrible wife. Then, find evidence that points to Celie being an exceptional wife. Discuss the differences in gender relationships from the novel to today. Write a police report detailing the events that took place between Sofia and the Mayor. Complete a chart highlighting how religion has directly affected the outcomes of important events in the novel. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

About the Novel:
The Color Purple is the Pulitzer Prize-winning story about female African-Americans in 1930s southern United States. The story follows Celie, a young girl who begins writing letters to God after her father's abuse. She is forced into a marriage with Mr. Johnson after her father impregnates her twice, presumably killing both children. Celie continues living a life of obedience when she is exposed to Sofia's defiance of Mr. Johnson and his son's attempts to submit her. This results in Sofia moving out and taking her children with her. Meanwhile, Celie grows close to her husband's ill mistress, becoming confused over her feelings for the woman. The story progresses with Celie learning the truth about herself and her troubled past.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateJan 14, 2014
ISBN9781771672603
The Color Purple - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12

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    The Color Purple - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12 - Sarah Joubert

    A Literature Kit™ FOR

    The Color Purple

    By Alice Walker

    Written by Sarah Joubert

    GRADES 9 - 12

    Classroom Complete Press

    P.O. Box 19729

    San Diego • CA 92159

    Tel: 1-800-663-3609 | Fax: 1-800-663-3608

    Email: service@classroomcompletepress.com

    www.classroomcompletepress.com

    ISBN-13: 978-1-77167-001-2

    eISBN: 978-1-77167-260-3

    © 2014

    Permission to Reproduce

    Pages of this publication designated as reproducible may be reproduced under licence from Access Copyright. All other pages may only be reproduced with the express written permission of Classroom Complete Press • or as permitted by law. All rights are otherwise reserved and no part of this publication may be reproduced • stored in a retrieval system • or transmitted in any form or by any means • electronic • mechanic • photocopying • scanning • recording or otherwise • except as specifically authorized. Permission is granted to the individual teacher who purchases one copy of this book to reproduce the student activity material for use in his or her classroom only. Reproduction of these materials for colleagues • an entire school or school system or for commercial sale is strictly prohibited. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Book Fund for our publishing activities.

    Critical Thinking Skills

    The Color Purple

    Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy

    Contents

    Assessment Rubric

    The Color Purple

    Teacher Guide

    Our resource has been created for ease of use by both TEACHERS and STUDENTS alike.

    Introduction

    Our literature kit is designed to give the teacher a number of helpful ways of making the study of this novel a more enjoyable and profitable experience for the students. Our guide features a number of useful and flexible components, from which the teacher can choose. It is not expected that all of the activities will be completed.

    One advantage to this approach to the study of a novel is that the student can work at his or her own speed, and the teacher can assign activities that match the student’s abilities.

    Our literature kit divides the novel by letters and features reading comprehension and vocabulary questions. Themes include social prejudices, female relationships, female voice, racism, sexism, and gender roles. The Color Purple provides a wealth of opportunity for classroom discussion because

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