American Literature Project: Gwendolyn Brooks

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 4,5

American Literature Project

Introduction lesson

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Road map 

• Recap last week
• Gwendolyn Brooks
• Do assignments

Literature & 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

(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.

Wrapping things up

Name one thing that you take away from this class

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