Poetry Lesson 4 - Caged Bird copy
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English
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9th Grade
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Easy
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Grace McClean
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How many symbols can you think of that we use in our daily lives?
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Open Ended
Share your own example sentence
Symbolism
Definition: The use of symbols or images to represent ideas or qualities
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Write down everything you can remember about
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Maya Angelou
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Write down everything you can remember about
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‘Still I Rise’
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Multiple Select
What could the image of a bird symbolise?
Perspective?
Freedom?
Creativity?
Courage?
Independence?
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Multiple Choice
Why does the caged bird sing?
because it enjoys singing
because that is what birds do
because it has to find a way to express his pain
because he is calling to another bird
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Multiple Choice
How is caged bird an extended metaphor?
the caged bird is a metaphor to show the feelings of hopelessness of someone who has lost their freedom.
Maya is using figurative language to create an image for the reader of a bird in a cage.
the caged bird does not name the sky or claim the sky for his own.
the free bird is a metaphor and a symbol of freedom
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Multiple Select
In which 2 lines of the poem does Angelou show the anger one would feel at the loss of freedom? 2 answers
the caged bird sings of freedom
seldom sees through bars of rage
stalks down his narrow cage
fat worms waiting ona dawn bright lawn
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Multiple Choice
Juxtaposition is...
The figurative comparison between two unlike things
Placing two things side by side, usually to show contrast
A position on the football field
What readers do when they compare and contrast
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Open Ended
Why are these symbols interesting to place side by side?
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What connections can you make between the title and Angelou herself?
‘I know why the caged bird sings’
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Draw
Use the highlighter tool to colour in the poem to show how the tone shifts
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Multiple Choice
What is an extended metaphor?
when two unlike things are compared using like or as
a reference to a literary work such as the Bible
when two unlike things are compared and the comparison extends past one line of poetry or text
another name for figurative language
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Multiple Select
What could a cage symbolise?
Seeing something but not being able to grasp it?
Injustice?
Imprisonment?
Restrictions?
Oppression?
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Open Ended
Within the poem’s extended metaphor, what could each of the following images stand for?
Cage
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Open Ended
Within the poem’s extended metaphor, what could each of the following images stand for?
‘Caged bird’
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Open Ended
Within the poem’s extended metaphor, what could each of the following images stand for?
Song
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Open Ended
Within the poem’s extended metaphor, what could each of the following images stand for?
Wings
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Open Ended
Within the poem’s extended metaphor, what could each of the following images stand for?
‘Fat worms’
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Within the poem’s extended metaphor, what could each of the following images stand for?
‘Distant hill’
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Multiple Choice
Putting 2 opposite things side by side for effect; it makes the contrast more obvious.
narrative poem
irony
imagery
juxtaposition
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Multiple Choice
imagery
allusion
syntax
symbolism
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Multiple Choice
What is an extended metaphor?
when two unlike things are compared using like or as
a reference to a literary work such as the Bible
when two unlike things are compared and the comparison extends past one line of poetry or text
another name for figurative language
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Open Ended
So far today we have examined three key poetic techniques:
CHECKPOINT:
Select one technique: Symbolism Juxtaposition Extended metaphor
A)Define the term?
B)Find a relevant quote from the poem?
C)Explain why you think Angelou used this technique?is technique?
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Open Ended
How does Angelou use an extended metaphor to convey her message?
To answer this, we need to use two quotes: these quotes must present us with a juxtaposition.
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Open Ended
Use the below questions to guide you to write a what, how, why paragraph in response to the question: how does Angelou use an extended metaphor to convey her message about inequality?
What do you believe Angelou’s message is?
How can you tell? Which two quotes support your idea?
Why did this quote give you that idea? Connect your thinking to the use of juxtaposition and extended metaphor.
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Final reflection
The speaker in the poem says ‘I know’ the reason why the caged bird sings.
How do you think they came to know this? What can we infer about them? Is the speaker a free bird or a caged bird?
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