1. Their Eyes Were Watching God
Chapters 7-14

2. Initial Reactions: Concepts to Consider
Personal freedom
Spiritual vs materialistic value
Self identification
Use of story-telling framework - story within a story
Quest for life's experiences
Search for autonomy
Struggle of a woman to be regarded as a person
Model of female development
Black folklore and folk culture
Humor in black literature

3. Reading Experts: Small Group Analysis
Part 1:
You have been divided into chapter(s) groups.
With your partner, answer the key questions with direct evidence from the novel.
Part 2: Close Reading Chapter 9

4. Anticipation Guide: 15-end
Examine the questions and support your position
Group Discussion
Predictions for Future Reading