The Rose That Grew From Concrete

The Rose That Grew From Concrete
-Tupac shakur

ELA Seven Poem Analysis

Open Ended

"Before reading the poem 'The Rose That Grew From Concrete,' consider what the title might suggest about the main idea or message of the poem. What do you think the phrase 'rose that grew from concrete' symbolizes or represents? Explain your thoughts using your own experiences or knowledge."

​Tupac Shakur is an American Rapper from Harlem New York. He often shares his life story through his music and poems.

Tupac used his poetry, music, movies to advocate against racism, and violence, for people in need and often forgot about.

​Building Background!
"Tupac Shakur"

Let's Take a moment and read the poem SILENTLY!

Respond to the prompts on your worksheet!

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​1st Read!

Let's take a look at the commercial that shares a visual that goes along with the poem!
Think to to yourself
What does the rose seem to represent for Tupac Shakur?

What conclusions can you draw from the commercial?

2nd Read & Quick View

Let's TALK ABOUT IT!
"Turn & Talk"

Open Ended

Tupac is not actually talking about a Rose that grew out of concrete.

The Rose is a SYMBOL for something else.

Who or What do you think the Rose represents?

Is the Rose only one person or thing? Explain!

Multiple Choice

“We wouldn't ask why a Rose that grew from the Concrete had damaged petals.

In turn, we would all celebrate its tenacity. We would all love its will to reach the sun."

 

In Line 1 and 3, what do "damaged petals" represent for Tupac?

• A way to say someone has a messy appearance

• Broken flowers

• An easy life

• Past mental or physical scars

Poll

How do you feel about today's lesson!

Be HONEST!!

• It was GREAT! I understand fully!!

• It was ok...I need some more work with poetry and figurtive language

• I need HELP.. IT IS STILL CONFUSING!