LQ: Can I develop an interpretation of character? Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, motif, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation

Good progress Band2 a. identify obvious aspects of structure, form and language b. describe some aspects with reference to how they shape meaning c. make related references to texts. Excellent progress Band 3 a. identify relevant aspects of form, structure and language in literary texts b. explore how writers use specific aspects to shape meaning c. use specific references to texts to support their responses. Outstanding progress Band 4 a. identify relevant aspects of form, structure and language in literary texts with insight b. confidently explore how writers use specific aspects to shape meaning c. show a mastery of detail in their use of specific references to texts to support their responses. AO2 - Demonstrate detailed critical understanding in analysing the ways in which structure, form and language shape meanings in literary texts

The colour purple is a novel… With a strong central character About the exploitation of women With a distinctive structure Exploring a racist society About love and romance With a particular historical and geographical setting About religion Containing hope Containing a warning About power and conflict Ext: What evidence supports your interpretation? Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, motif, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation

Listen to some blues. What are the themes/features? What is the significance of Shug as a blues singer? Recap on letters How is Shug presented? In groups make detailed notes Explore the significances of her various names. Ext: How can topic sentences and connective help to structure your answer? Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, motif, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation

Walker “sees the possibility of empowerment for black women if they create a community of sisters that can alter the present-day unnatural definitions of woman and man.” The Shug/Celie relationship is the influencing factor in the latter's growth. For instance, Margaret Walsh, refers to Shug as Celie's "magic helper," declares that through Ms. Avery, "the love inside Celie comes forth, breaking the spell that has bound her“. Mr -, who treats Celie as his slave and hides her sister's letters for several years, represents to Celie a tyrannical male figure. He explodes into an archetype—one in which Pa, Harpo, and all other men are also cast. Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, motif, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation

Show model paragraph (Alison Kukosama’s essay) on the significance of Shug’s name.. MSA TO FIND Ext: Explore the significance of the other character’s names. Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, motif, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation

What interpretations can we make about Shug? Share ideas about what she represents. Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, motif, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation

HOMEWORK: How does Walker present the character of Shug? Ext: Read the article: Colour in The Color Purple by Kate Flint Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, motif, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation

Good progress Band2 a. identify obvious aspects of structure, form and language b. describe some aspects with reference to how they shape meaning c. make related references to texts. Excellent progress Band 3 a. identify relevant aspects of form, structure and language in literary texts b. explore how writers use specific aspects to shape meaning c. use specific references to texts to support their responses. Outstanding progress Band 4 a. identify relevant aspects of form, structure and language in literary texts with insight b. confidently explore how writers use specific aspects to shape meaning c. show a mastery of detail in their use of specific references to texts to support their responses. AO2 - Demonstrate detailed critical understanding in analysing the ways in which structure, form and language shape meanings in literary texts