Writing+a+Rationale

__**Rationale #1 for //Their Eyes Were Watching God//**__ - Issues about gender, race, relationships (between characters) - Idea of a journey/development and connections to students' own lives - Realism - African American/ Multicultural literature exposure/awareness of other cultures - Historical perspective (Harlem Renaissance) - Self identity/ self realization - example of dialect - rhetorical devices - lyrical/figurative language- strong use of characterization- use of real places (rooted in fact) - independent voice vs. narration - physical movement/ mobility/ geography/ landscape - > - use of dialect > -domestic violence > -adultery > - emotional abuse > - gambling > - drinking > - tobacco use > - murder/gun use > - animal abuse > - religious messages/ biblical allusions - add to the realism and historical accuracy of the novel - address real problems students might face or be introduced to - address real problems/ issues/ experiences of African Americans in the early 21st century - - Better be able to consider implications of environment on identity - Consequences of geographical landscape on cultural development/ identity - Awareness of issues of relationships/ conflict - Linguistic awareness of alternative dialects ( humanizing dialects) - - Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" - Harriet Beecher Stowe's"Uncle Tom's Cabin" -
 * 1) For what classes is the book especially appropriate: Tenth grade and up
 * 2) To what particular objectives, literary or psychological or pedagogical, does this book lend itself?
 * 1) In what ways will the book be used to meet the objectives?
 * 1) What problems of style, tone, theme or possible grounds for censorship exist in this book?
 * 2) - portrayal of African Americans
 * 1) How does the teacher plan to meet those problems?
 * 1) Assuming that the objectives are met, how would students be different because of their reading of this book?
 * 1) What are alternative works that an individual student might read instead?

__**Rationale #2 for //Their Eyes Were Watching God//**__
 * 1) For what classes is the book especially appropriate
 * 2) To what particular objectives, literary or psychological or pedagogical, does this book lend itself?
 * 3) In what ways will the book be used to meet the objectives?
 * 4) What problems of style, tone, theme or possible grounds for censorship exist in this book?
 * 5) How does the teacher plan to meet those problems?
 * 6) Assuming that the objectives are met, how would students be different because of their reading of this book?
 * 7) What are alternative works that an individual student might read instead?

-lyrical prose 3. read alouds, connecting it to poems 4. the use of the N word, portrayal of African Americans 5. explaining them in context of times and culture, provide forum for open discussion 6. appreciation of the diversity of language, appreciation of poetic prose, develop compassion for others 7. // Biography of Claudette Colvin, Words by Heart //
 * 1) English 3, American history
 * 2) teaches literary style- dialect and aave