Still I Rise Analysis

​Standard:

10.RC.10.RL: Identify themes in works of American and/or world literature, including the ways in which writers incorporate ancient, mythological, and/or religious stories into their writings.

Learning Objective:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: identify and analyze the themes conveyed in the poem "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou

Direct Instruction

Before we listen to Maya Angelou performing her poem "Still I Rise", let's discuss some concepts to analyze the craft and structure of the poem.

Guided Practice

Go to your group of 3-4 students. Read the parts of the poem and answer the guiding questions that follow.

Independent Practice

Answer independently the Text-Dependent Questions by clicking the link in the slide that follow .