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Ms. Karis George
April 20-21, 2015

American Poetry

Grade Level:
11
Subject:
Language Arts
Topic:
Poetry
Objective:
Students will complete the unit on analyzing legal documents by conducting a mock press conference. Students will present a proclamation and critique the delivery. Next, students will begin the unit on poetry. Students will identify various themes in the poem, "I Hear American Singing." They will learn about the technique cataloging and evaluate how the author, Walt Whitman, uses this technique to honor the working class. Students will also evaluate Whitman's style and make conclusions about his values.
Prep:
Review poem and highlight points to be addressed.
Materials:
Textbook, Slips of paper
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