Their Eyes Were Watching God

Harry S Truman High School

Sergeline Jonessjones17@schools.nyc.gov

Steps of the Public Policy AnalysisDefine the problem

Gather evidenceIdentify causes

Evaluate a policyDevelop solutions

Aim:How is Janie affected by racism

in Their Eyes Were Watching God?

Define the problem:

What effect does racism has on the changes that Janie goes

through in the novel?

http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/TIPS/worksheet1.doc

Gather the evidence Use evidence from the novel that illustrates the existence of racism in the text. Based on these examples, show how Janie’s experience with it has shaped her into the woman that she has become at the novel’s end.

Identify the causesWHY?

Be sure to include your stance on why do you believe that she was a victim of racism. Give examples to support your viewpoint.

Public Policy AnalystBased on the research that you have

gathered from the text with your partners, you will create your public policy that addresses the social problem of racism and the direct effects associated with it. In addition, you will come up with possible solutions to addressing this social problem.

Use the following worksheet to assist you in developing your social problem.http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/TIPS/worksheet5.doc