1) Jessica reads pgs. 1-20 of The Color Purple.
2) Discussion Questions: What is the purpose of the epigraph? What happens to Celie at the age of 14? Is Celie a victim of rape? What is the purpose of writing letters here? What is so significant about our reading letters that are intended for God's eyes only?
1) After Jessica turns in her permission slip, we begin reading The Color Purple pgs. 1-20, and discussing Celie, Letters as a medium for conveying intimate information, incest, etc.