Poetry Annotation

Annotate Tupac's powerful rose poem! Analyze symbols, tone, and theme.

The Rose that Grew From Concrete by Tupac Shakur The Rose that Grew from Concrete :Did you hear about the rose that grewfrom a crack in the concrete?Proving nature's law is wrong itlearned to walk with out having feet.Funny it seems, but by keeping it's dreams,it learned to breathe fresh air.Long live the rose that grew from concretewhen no one else ever cared.By Tupac Shakur What symbols do you see in the poem. How are they significant? Be sure to use complete sentences and make reference to the text. What is the author's tone here? What words lead you to that conclusion? What information can you infer about the author based on the tone and content of the poem? Be sure to use complete sentences and make reference to the text. How would you state the theme of this poem? Be sure to use complete sentences and make reference to the text. Theme Use the draw box below to create a visual depiction of the poem. Be creative and have fun! Annotating Tips Still feel like you are struggling with the annotating process? Click on the video below and watch for some additional tips and tricks.