"Lonesome for a Change": Close Reading an excerpt from Their Eyes Were Watching God

In this lesson, students close read chunks of this challenging excerpt from Their Eyes Were Watching God, which was included on the 1987 AP English Literature exam. As they read and mark the text, students will uncover Zora Neale Hurston's layers of meaning within beautiful figurative language and symbolism, all of which communicate Janie's realizations and maturity following Joe Starks's death. The close reading and provided questions lead students to develop interpretations of Janie's character as she reflects on her past and realizes she likes "being lonesome for a change."
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Keywords: Hurston, Zora Neale Hurston, Their Eyes Were Watching God, figurative language, imagery, symbolism, lonesome, close reading, text dependent questions, multiple choice
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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