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In this lesson, students analyze the poem “Tell Them” by Marshallese poet Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner and write their own poem that reflects their culture, their homeland, and the way 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.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Analyze the use of figurative language and word choice in a poem.
- Identify cultural artifacts that convey a culture’s values and perspectives.
- Understand the impact of climate change on culture and identity.
- Write a poem that incorporates figurative language and elements from their own culture to express their experience of climate change.
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