Original Prompta pacing guide for the novel Sula by Toni Morrison utilizing a combination of explicit instruction and literature circles for 40 50 minute class periods
This document focuses on the analysis of Toni Morrison's novel 'Sula.' It is structured over eight weeks, emphasizing collaborative discussions, character tracking, and the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) writing technique. In the initial weeks, students engage with the setting of 'The Bottom,' exploring its historical context and its influence on character development. As the course progresses, attention shifts to the bond between the protagonists, Sula and Nel, and significant narrative events that challenge their friendship. The document includes detailed instructional components such as literature circle roles, thematic evaluations on concepts like 'evil,' and culminates in a final literary essay comparing Sula and Nel as community symbols. Activities highlight narrative structure, trauma responses within the community, and creative reflections from secondary characters, all while grounding discussions in text-based evidence.