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Exploring the Impact of Identity on Poetic Interpretation

By salis1ja
Grade Level
9-12
private
LEARNING PLAN
Essential Question
  • What are your main group identities?
  • How do our intersecting identities shape our perspectives and the way we interpret poetry?
  • What do we gain when we learn about the lived experiences of other people?
  • How can we apply our unique perspective to the performance of a song with a poetic text?
Texts
Literature

(A)wake

In this poem, the speaker traces the senseless killings taking place abroad and at home, with a particular focus on the African-American community. The speaker also calls communities to action to "grow our hope and heal our hearts" in order to live together in peace.
by
Jessica Kobe
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
Subject
Civics
History
Geography
Topic
Religion Class Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism
Social Justice Domain
Diversity Justice Action
September 26, 2016
Teaching Strategies
Close and Critical Reading

Shared Reading

Shared reading combines aspects of guided reading and read-aloud strategies. During shared reading, a teacher or proficient student reads the text aloud, pausing at pre-selected moments to discuss content and analyze the text. This strategy facilitates close reading of a complex text in small or whole group settings.
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
CCSS
RL.6-12.1, RI.6-12.1
July 19, 2014
Close and Critical Reading

Window or Mirror?

This task helps students consider if the text is a window or a mirror through practicing literacy skills and using technology.
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
CCSS
RL.6-12.1, RL.6-12.2, RL.6-12.3, RL.6-12.7, RI.6-12.1, RI.6-12.2, RI.6-12.3, RI.6-12.7
April 18, 2016
Student Tasks
Plan Built By
salis1ja

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