American Literature Project: Gwendolyn Brooks II

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American Literature Project

Gwendolyn Brooks  - We Real Cool 

Road map 

• Watching and listening
• Gwendolyn Brooks
• Do assignments

Newsround

St. Andrews Day

Questions

1. What is St. Andrew's Day?

2. Why is it called that?

3. What is a ceilidh?

4. Name at least two traditional Scottish dishes.

5. What is the name of the Scottish king who allegedly started the tradition of St. Andrew's Day?

Newsround

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/av/67575296

Literature and poetry

Literature and Poetry

Literature encompasses written works, including poetry, which expresses ideas, emotions, and experiences through language and form.

Poetry is characterised by its use of rhythm, meter, and often, figurative language to evoke emotions and convey meaning.

Gwendolyn Brooks 

Gwendolyn Brooks

(1917-2000)

First African American to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1950

struggles and joys of life

impact of overty on the black community

Exploring Imagery and Word Choices

Identify the words and phrases that stand out to you. What images do they create in your mind?

Write down the words and phrases that suggest the behavior and attitude of the characters in the poem.

How do the imagery and word choices contribute to the overall mood of the poem? 

Character Study

Read the poem again and think about the group of characters described.

Imagine the background and lives of these characters. What might have led them to the behaviors mentioned in the poem?

Write a short paragraph or monologue from the perspective of one of the

characters. Try to express their thoughts and feelings.

Please write this in your writing portfolio.

Creative Response

Reflect on the themes of rebellion, identity, and consequences in the poem.

Write a modern-day version of the poem, using similar themes but in a

contemporary setting (e.g., social media, technology, etc.). 

Please write this in your writing portfolio.

Gwendolyn Brooks 

Finish the assignments belonging to the Gwendolyn Brooks poem. 

Ready?

Read 'New America' by Huascar Medina - look up the words you don't know.

Gwendolyn Brooks 

In your notebook:

- write down your opinion of the poem

- what will you take away from these classes?

NEXT WEEK

Tuesday:

New Interface - Mission 20 

Wednesday:

Watching and listening

Finish Gwendolyn Brooks assignments

19 December - Exam vocab