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Poetry Analysis Lesson: Tell Them

Created by Teacher(s): Olivia Dulany|Published on: October 17, 2023
Lesson Plan Grades 9-12 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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In this lesson, students analyze a poem by Marshallese poet Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, then write a poem that reflects their culture or homeland and how they have been affected by climate change.


Step 1 - Inquire: Students identify the Marshall Islands on a map, reflect on the title of the poem “Tell Them,” and listen to a recitation by the poet.

 

Step 2 - Investigate: Students analyze how elements such as figurative language and imagery in the poem evoke the poet’s culture, homeland, and the impact of climate change.


Step 3 - Inspire: Students use “Tell Them” as a model to write their own poem that connects to their culture, home, and experience of climate change.

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Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Region: Oceania
Posted on Oct 17, 2023

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Olivia Dulany

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