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Analyze and evaluate the use of Symbolism in Chapter 6 of TEWWG Determine Hurston’s intention in Chapter 6 and decide if she was successful or unsuccessfulResearch the history of Freedmen Towns in America and consider the impact of the novels setting on the characters.
How does Hurston use Symbolism to deepen our understanding of characters and their motivations and desires?
Characters Setting Quote Analysis Bellringers Chapters 1-4 One Pagers
Bellringer: Independent work:
Bellringer: Freedmen Towns Jigsaw 
Week 11: 11/13-11/17
Subtitle
Week Summary
Dates: 11/13- 11/17
Purpose
Guiding Questions
Texts & Handouts
Chapters 5-6 TEWWG
Lessons
Announcements
Reading: Chapters 7-11
Notebook Check: Friday 11/17
Tuesday 11/14: Symbolism & the Yellow Mule
Agenda
Joe says of the townspeople:
But it’s awful tuh see so many people don’t want nothin’ but uh full belly and uh place tuh lay down and sleep afterwards. It makes me sad sometimes and then agin it makes me mad.” (pg 63)
Why might the townspeople be concerned about food and shelter and not ambition? Do you think the other people in Eatonville have the same opportunities as Joe Starks? Why or Why not?
Bonus if you can relate this quote to the Washington vs Dubois Debate!
Homework: Reading Chapters 7-11 & Updating Notebook
One Pager Chapters 1-4 & Chapters 7-11
Thursday
Mini Research Project: Freedmen Towns
Agenda
How does the setting of the all- Black town of Eatonville impact the novel? In other words, how does it effect the characters, their relationships, and the events in the novel? What wouldn’t be possible if the town had white residents? What would be possible?
Group Work
Homework: Finish Chapters 7-11 Notes
Friday 11/17: NOTEBOOK CHECK!
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