Feminism and Self-Respect in Sula

Lesson 20
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ELA

Unit 3

10th Grade

Lesson 20 of 21

Objective


Formulate and share unique arguments about Sula

Support arguments with strong and thorough textual evidence in a summative Socratic Seminar.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Sula by Toni Morrison 

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Homework


Read and annotate “The Undeniable Connection Between Lemonade and the Literary Narrative Around Black Women” by Aliya S. King (Essence, 2016).

  • Annotation Focus: 
    • What argument does Aliya S. King convey? 
    • Why is Lemonade so personal for her? 

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Standards


  • LO 5.1A — Extend the conversation around an idea, topic, or text by formulating questions and recognizing the claims and perspectives of others.
  • LO 5.1B — Cite relevant evidence and evaluate the evidence presented by others.
  • RL.9-10.3 — Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
  • SL.9-10.1 — Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9—10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
  • SL.9-10.2 — Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
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