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Unit on Social Justice Poetry

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Dianne Mason
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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With this lesson, students will understand what is meant by identity and how poetry can be used as social commentary. They will build on their poetic vocabulary in order to recognize how poetic devices can be used to enhance meaning. They will demonstrate that knowledge through the following:

•daily writings

•quizzes

•class discussion

•group activities

•final essay or presentation

The package includes answer keys and a rubric for grading the final essay.

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34 pages
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Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

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