Black Literature

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Common Core Standards

4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including

determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze
how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.

5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences,

paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or
stanza) relate to each other and the whole.

6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts

independently and proficiently.
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Objectives

Given a selected pool of poems students will be able to interpret a

variety of text using critical thinking skills, in order to develop
independent viewpoints regarding the literature.

Given a selected pool of poems, as well as previous knowledge

garnered from the class students will be able to read, and
comprehend complex text proficiently.

Given a selected pool of poems students will be able to interpret

words and phrases determining technical, connotative, and
figurative meanings, and determine how these meanings affect the
overall piece.
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Etheridge Knight

The Bones of
my Father by
Etheridge
Knight

Maya Angelou

Still I Rise
Caged Bird

Langston Hughes

Harlem

Make sure you pay close attention to Literary Devices

Also dont forget to take notes, youll need them for the upcoming quiz!

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Literary Devices

Symbolism- Objects used to represent specific ideas.

Metaphor- A word or phrase is applied to something that isnt applicable.

Simile- Comparing, usually uses like or as.

Repetition- Repeating a specific line or word.

Alliteration- Using the same sound or letter for words following each other.

Figurative Language- Language that isnt meant to be taken literally.

Euphemism- Words that replace ones that are too harsh.

Imagery- Words that help to paint a specific picture.

Tone- The attitude or perspective of the author.

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The Bones of my
Father by
Etheridge Knight

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The Bones of my
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The Bones of My Father

What is this poem about?

A. Emmett Till

B. The Bones of my
Father

C. Tallahatchie River

D. Men

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Question 1

What particular lines stuck out to you? Be sure to look back at the text, and
quote it directly. Explain what you think the author meant with those lines.
Furthermore, please explain what you believe those lines meant to you. Be
sure to answer in at least two complete paragraphs. Feel free to select the
text button to review the piece.

Answer:

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Question 2

What literary device(s) did the author used? Do you think he/she was very
effective with the usage? How does the literary device(s) help achieve the
overall purpose behind the piece? Be sure to draw sound conclusions from
the circumstances in which the piece was written. Furthermore, make sure
your answer is about two paragraphs. Feel free to select the text button to
review the piece.
Answer:

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Question 3

What was your interpretation of the piece? Make sure you provide details,
and sound reasoning behind your answer. Also, use critical thinking skills
and previous knowledge garnered to draw your conclusion. Be sure to have a
fully cohesive answer thats about two paragraphs longs. Feel free to click
the text button to review the material.
Answer:

Text

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Still I Rise by
Maya Angelou

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Still I Rise by
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Still I Rise

The overall theme of Still I Rise is Resilience .

True

False

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Question 1

What particular lines stuck out to you? Be sure to look back at the text, and
quote it directly. Explain what you think the author meant with those lines.
Furthermore, please explain what you believe those lines meant to you. Be
sure to answer in at least two complete paragraphs. Feel free to select the
text button to review the piece.

Answer:

Text

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Question 2

What literary device(s) did the author used? Do you think he/she was very
effective with the usage? How does the literary device(s) help achieve the
overall purpose behind the piece? Be sure to draw sound conclusions from
the circumstances in which the piece was written. Furthermore, make sure
your answer is about two paragraphs. Feel free to select the text button to
review the piece.
Answer:

Text

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Question 3

What was your interpretation of the piece? Make sure you provide details,
and sound reasoning behind your answer. Also, use critical thinking skills
and previous knowledge garnered to draw your conclusion. Be sure to have a
fully cohesive answer thats about two paragraphs longs. Feel free to click
the text button to review the material.
Answer:

Text

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Caged Bird by
Maya Angelou
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Caged Bird by
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Caged Bird

Whos the caged bird of Caged Bird?

A. You

B. Mr. Lucky

C. Everyone

D. Maya Angelou

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Question 1

What particular lines stuck out to you? Be sure to look back at the text, and
quote it directly. Explain what you think the author meant with those lines.
Furthermore, please explain what you believe those lines meant to you. Be
sure to answer in at least two complete paragraphs. Feel free to select the
text button to review the piece.

Answer:

Text

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Question 2

What literary device(s) did the author used? Do you think he/she was very
effective with the usage? How does the literary device(s) help achieve the
overall purpose behind the piece? Be sure to draw sound conclusions from
the circumstances in which the piece was written. Furthermore, make sure
your answer is about two paragraphs. Feel free to select the text button to
review the piece.
Answer:

Text

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Question 3

What was your interpretation of the piece? Make sure you provide details,
and sound reasoning behind your answer. Also, use critical thinking skills
and previous knowledge garnered to draw your conclusion. Be sure to have a
fully cohesive answer thats about two paragraphs longs. Feel free to click
the text button to review the material.
Answer:

Text

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Harlem by
Langston
Hughes
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Harlem by
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Harlem

Whats happens to a dream deferred?

A. Does it stink like
rotten meat?

B. Crust and Sugar over

like a syrupy sweet?

C. Does it explode?

D. All The Above

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Question 1

What particular lines stuck out to you? Be sure to look back at the text, and
quote it directly. Explain what you think the author meant with those lines.
Furthermore, please explain what you believe those lines meant to you. Be
sure to answer in at least two complete paragraphs. Feel free to select the
text button to review the piece.

Answer:

Text

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Question 2

What literary device(s) did the author used? Do you think he/she was very
effective with the usage? How does the literary device(s) help achieve the
overall purpose behind the piece? Be sure to draw sound conclusions from
the circumstances in which the piece was written. Furthermore, make sure
your answer is about two paragraphs. Feel free to select the text button to
review the piece.
Answer:

Text

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Question 3

What was your interpretation of the piece? Make sure you provide details,
and sound reasoning behind your answer. Also, use critical thinking skills
and previous knowledge garnered to draw your conclusion. Be sure to have a
fully cohesive answer thats about two paragraphs longs. Feel free to click
the text button to review the material.
Answer:

Text

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Final Reflection

Throughout each poem there are reoccurring themes that link them all
together. Using critical thinking skills I would like for draw conclusions
upon such themes and how they are correlated. Be very thorough, and make
sure your answer is at least two paragraphs. Good Luck!

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13,14,15

22,23,24

31,32,33

40,41,42