Poetry Analysis Lesson: Tell Them
Created by Teacher(s): Olivia Dulany|Published on: October 17, 2023
Grades: 9, 10
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Oceania
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Synopsis
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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Olivia Dulany
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