Their Eyes Were Watching God: Chapters 1-7 Review
A slideshow review deck for chapters 1-7 of Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, aimed at high school African American Literature students. It reviews key themes, characters, and symbols, opening with a think-pair-share hook on how men and women dream differently and moving through a gradual-release sequence that builds toward the novel's second half.
“Can you create a slideshow presentation to review chapters 1-7 of Their Eyes Were Watching God with my lower-level African American Literature course. I would like to review the key themes, characters and symbols found in the first 7 chapters of the novel.”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a whole-class review session of roughly 45 minutes, pausing at the think-pair-share hook on "Ships at a Distance" so students can discuss before you move into the chapter summaries.
- Discussion question: Janie's grandmother wants a secure life for her, while Janie dreams of love and independence. Which dream do you think the novel values more, and why?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: give a one-page chart listing each character and symbol from chapters 1-7 with a chapter reference, so they can fill in details as you present.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to trace how the pear tree or the horizon functions as a symbol across the first seven chapters and to compare its meaning to the "ships at a distance" image.
- Estimated time: about 45 minutes for the full deck, including discussion; allow extra time if you run the hook as a longer pair discussion.
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Try Diffit for free“Can you create a slideshow presentation to review chapters 1-7 of Their Eyes Were Watching God with my lower-level African American Literature course. I would like to review the key themes, characters and symbols found in the first 7 chapters of the novel.”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a whole-class review session of roughly 45 minutes, pausing at the think-pair-share hook on "Ships at a Distance" so students can discuss before you move into the chapter summaries.
- Discussion question: Janie's grandmother wants a secure life for her, while Janie dreams of love and independence. Which dream do you think the novel values more, and why?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: give a one-page chart listing each character and symbol from chapters 1-7 with a chapter reference, so they can fill in details as you present.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to trace how the pear tree or the horizon functions as a symbol across the first seven chapters and to compare its meaning to the "ships at a distance" image.
- Estimated time: about 45 minutes for the full deck, including discussion; allow extra time if you run the hook as a longer pair discussion.
Their Eyes Were Watching God: Chapters 1-7 Review
A slideshow review deck for chapters 1-7 of Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, aimed at high school African American Literature students. It reviews key themes, characters, and symbols, opening with a think-pair-share hook on how men and women dream differently and moving through a gradual-release sequence that builds toward the novel's second half.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free