Using Reader Response to Teach “Beloved” in a High School American Studies Classroom

Discusses why two high school teachers in Kentucky teach the novel “Beloved” by Toni Morrison, discussing their beginnings, their experiences, their approach, and their goals and criteria. Discusses prereading, reading, and postreading activities. Discusses concerns raised by teachers regarding student maturity and parental approval, and outlines why they will continue to teach “Beloved.”