Wit and Wisdom

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 ...____________________________.

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?

Word-  Juxtaposition

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

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. 

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. 

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?”