The Color Purple

  1. Read Poems Below
  2. Interview six people and tell each a little about Alice Walker-whos she is, what she wrote, why she is
    famous, and what she is famous for.
  3. Then share one poem for all interviewees.
  • Ask what ideas come to them as they read the poem.
  • Share your own thoughts and together explore the theme of the poem
  • You will have to go over the poem several times, pausing to work on significance of the ideas, imagery, choice
    of words, rhyme, rhythm, context, tone, setting, and characters to tease out what the poem means to you.
  • It’s quite possible your interviewee will have a different view of the poem, in which case your exchange of
    ideas can serve to enrich your mutual understanding.