The Uses of Poetry in the Classroom

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 05.01.05

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Rationale
  3. Objectives
  4. Strategies
  5. Poetry and Historical Events
  6. Lesson Plan I: Specific Summary Analysis
  7. Lesson Plans II: Relating to the Harlem Renaissance
  8. Lesson III: Using Poetry as a Weapon for Social Change
  9. Bibliography

Rhymes and Rhythms of Black History

Jacqueline E. Porter-Clinton

Published September 2005

Tools for this Unit:

Objectives

Students will:

1. construct meaning through initial understanding and interpretation.
2. identify or infer central idea, tone, purpose or theme.
3. compare and contrast written works with similar topics, theme, characters or problem.(Reading Standard 1.2)
4. will compose essays and poetry that reflects personal points of view.(Language Arts / English Standard 1.4)
5. exhibit and or publish their writing piece.
6. will recite poems created by them and other authors.
7. will participate in choral speaking.
8. explore the social culture of African Americans at significant historical periods.
9. investigate the goals and struggles of a minority group in America; African Americans. (Civics / Government Standard 2.0)

Comments:

George H. Cassutto

December 27, 2015 at 5:28 pm

Correction

George Cassutto was not born in Baltimore, MD. He was born in Passaic, NJ. He moved to Baltimore in 1968.

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