Wit and Wisdom

Wit and Wisdom

Module 3- Lesson 7

Our Learning Goals for Today.

-Analyze how Angelou uses language to inspire her audience.

-Create a comic strip analysis of “Caged Bird”, by completing Handout 6A.

- Practice fluently reciting poetry using delivery techniques.

You will use the poem selected during the last lesson. 

-Analyze the figurative language.

Welcome

You will use a creative metaphor to complete the following sentence based on “Caged Bird”. 

“Sometimes the speaker in ‘Caged Bird’ felt that she was a caged bird singing of freedom, and I sometimes feel that I am a ...____________________________.

What does the original metaphor, in which the speaker describes the caged bird singing for freedom, suggest about human nature? 

Focusing Question: Lesson 1-11

How and why does language inspire?

CONTENT FRAMING QUESTION:

Reveal: What does a deeper exploration of, “Caged Bird” and its performance reveal?

Angelou uses juxtaposition to contrast the experiences of the free bird and the caged bird.

Word-  Juxtaposition

Meaning-To bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast.

Learn -  Analyze Language (Handout 6A)

• Creating comic strip poetry:

  Select three quotations that you feel are very meaningful from “Caged Bird”. Put one quote per box on you Handout 5A. Illustrate (draw) each of the quotations in your comic strip. Analysis what each quote means. 

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Fluently Reciting Poetry

Partner Work-

You and your partner take out your self-chosen poems. What techniques will you use for reciting?  Review, “Caged Bird” and then take turns practicing reciting your poems. Be sure to choose specific techniques that were recorded in your journals. 

Land - Reflect On Poetic Language

Submit an Exit Ticket in response to the following: 

Write a claim about the quality of the poem you selected and performed. Be sure to include a reference to its use of language. Review your notes on claims as needed. 

Wrap- How was my performance?

Response Journal:  

Write an entry in response to the following: “ On a scale of one to ten, how strong was my performance? What went well, and how can it be improved?”

Until Next Time…..