The Bluest Eye

Lesson 10
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ELA

Unit 7

9th Grade

Lesson 10 of 30

Objective


Explain Pecola’s motivations for desiring blue eyes.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison  pp. 38 – 47

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes Pecola’s motivation for desiring blue eyes as it is revealed in these pages? 

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Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to number one?

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Writing Prompt

What does this yearning reveal about the connection between love and beauty in Pecola’s mind? Explain using evidence from the text.

Key Questions


  • What do we learn about Pecola's family in this section of text? Evidence?
  • What do we learn about Pecola's role in her family? Evidence?
  • What do we learn about how Pecola is treated at school? Evidence?
  • What does Pecola think will happen if she has blue eyes? Evidence?
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