Feminism and Self-Respect in Sula

Lesson 14
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ELA

Unit 8

10th Grade

Lesson 14 of 21

Objective


Analyze the changes in Nel and Sula’s friendship. Examine the significance of Jude’s infidelity and Sula’s betrayal. 

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Sula by Toni Morrison  pp. 89 – 111 — Part 2

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Target Task


Discourse Questions

  • How does Nel and Sula’s friendship evolve from Part 1? To what extent did you anticipate this change? 
  • Who or what is ultimately responsible for the changes in their friendship? 
  • Who or what is ultimately responsible for Nel and Jude’s separation? How do our philosophies on gender roles for men and women play in our argument and interpretation about who is responsible for their separation? 

Homework


Watch and take note of Beyonce’s visual album Lemonade. You may reference the lyrics to her song while watching. 

  • Annotation Focus: What does Lemonade teach us about being a black woman? About feminism? About expectations for women who are in relationships with men? About friendships among black women? 

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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.
  • 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.

Supporting Standards

LO 1.3A
RL.9-10.1
RL.9-10.2
RL.9-10.3

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Analyze how the relationship between the deficiencies of a male character and the strengths of a female character in Sula illuminates the central ideas in the text.

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