The Bluest Eye

The first text we will be working on this year is The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. In order for us to gain a greater understanding of the complex characters, themes and vocabulary in this book, I want the class to fill out a graphic organizer with a partner on our first day of class. This graphic organizer will help us to understand on a personal level the major themes in the text, which motivate many of the characters actions. Please note that you should come to class considering the questions on this worksheet so that when you sit with your partner, you are prepared for this discussion.

See you on Wednesday!

Opening Day of The Bluest Eye

Essential Question: How do race, class, and gender affect members of a community?

My Responses/My Partner’s Responses	Responses from my Peers
How do you define race?
How do you define gender?
How do you define class?
How do you define discrimination?
How do you define oppression?
Describe a moment (in real life, in the media, or in a text) where you have seen an act of racism.
Describe a moment (in real life, in the media, or in a text) where you have seen an act of sexism.
How do you think a person’s class affects their life?
What makes “beauty”? What makes a person beautiful?
How do we set the standard for what beauty is?