A D V A N C E D
P L A C E M E N T
C o m p o s i t i o n
L i t e r a t u r e
a n d
The Bluest Eye
Cultural Research
While we read The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, we will also research cultural references of
the time. Pick a partner, then pick a topic. We will be in the library a couple of days with
final presentations on December 18th.
Period 2
Cultural Reference
Billie Holliday
Your Name
Kelsey
Your Partner’s Name
Aaron
Duke Ellington
Eric
David
Charlie Parker
Chris Marquis
Mario
Henry Ford
Kyle
CCC Camps
FD Roosevelt
Sweta
Tierra Townsend
Shirley Temple
DJ
MacKenzie
Raggedy Ann
Rianna
Monica
Dick and Jane
Jazzlynn
Doug
Mary Jane Candy Bars
Jasmyn
Mitch
Greta Garbo
Tiara
Ginger Rogers
white baby dolls
Shelby
Joanna
Sean Roberts
Alex Bache
Clark Gable
Jean Harlow
The Aqua Lung
Martha Graham
Frank Sinatra
Spruce Goose
A D V A N C E D
P L A C E M E N T
C o m p o s i t i o n
L i t e r a t u r e
a n d
The Bluest Eye
Cultural Research
While we read The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, we will also research cultural references of
the time. Pick a partner, then pick a topic. We will be in the library a couple of days with
final presentations on December 18th.
Period 4
Cultural Reference Icon
Billie Holliday
Your Name
Lenard
Your Partner’s Name
Sarah
Duke Ellington
Dante
Camarin
Henry Ford
Emily
Emily
FD Roosevelt
Josh
Daniel
Joelle
Tammy
Greta Garbo
Mona
Jennifer
Ginger Rogers
Anna
Erin
Clark Gable
Rachel
Paige
Jean Harlow
Ashley
Lorina
Logan
Mina
Charlie Parker
CCC Camps
Shirley Temple
Raggedy Ann
Dick and Jane
Mary Jane Candy Bars
white baby dolls
The Aqua Lung
Martha Graham
Frank Sinatra
Spruce Goose
A D V A N C E D
P L A C E M E N T
C o m p o s i t i o n
L i t e r a t u r e
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Directions:
With a partner complete research on a Pop Culture Icon and relate it to The Bluest Eye. Be
mindful of the following criteria. Use the graphic organizer on the next page.
Background and Overall Research
 Provide historical background of your icon
 What is the relevancy of this pop character/ object to the time period?
Interesting Fact on your Pop Culture Icon
 Why is this character/ person/ object an icon?
 What is special about this Pop Culture Icon?
 What should we remember about this Pop Culture Icon?
Connection between your Pop Culture Icon and The Bluest Eye
 Where is does this pop character/ object appear in The Bluest Eye? In what
context?
 What is the reference or connection between your icon and The Bluest Eye?
 How does this icon challenge or juxtapose characters, themes in The Bluest
Eye?
 What is the thematic connection between this icon and The Bluest Eye?
 What is the allusion being made?
Create an Annotated Bibliography on 3-4 sources
 Bibliography typed?
 MLA format?
 Annotations should include three paragraphs following each source
(summarizing, evaluating, reflection)
A D V A N C E D
P L A C E M E N T
C o m p o s i t i o n
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As you research your cultural reference, consider the following aspects:
Cultural Icon:
Sources: Notes:
Describe your
cultural icon?
What is your icon?
Or who is your
icon? Explain.
What are some
major details
about this icon?
What are the key
points and major
issues?
What might this
icon be concerned
with?
How does this icon
relate to the novel
The Bluest Eye?
Where or when
does this icon
appear in your
novel?
How is this icon
important to the
Toni Morrison?
How is this icon
important to
characters in the
novel?