This collection uses primary sources to explore Toni Morrison's Beloved. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

A link to a primary source set followed by a project focused on modern-day types of hysteria that will provide students with a greater understanding of the sociopolitical contexts of the play

Students will research and then compose a researched-based persuasive essay. Students will debate with opponents of their topic in front of their teacher and peers. ** This performance assessment was developed by a collaborative team of teachers and division staff from Middlesex, Poquoson, and West Point school divisions.