Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise"

Objective:Today we will analyze how the poet’s use of sensory details and how imagery affects meaning. We will discuss and analyze Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise”. I will do a close reading of the poem, where I will identify poetic elements and figurative language. SEL (Social Emotion Learning) QuestionWhat's one thing outside of school that you love doing? Please complete the question while we wait to get started. Bell Ringer Have you ever thought of the possible obstacles to your success? What are they and how would you over come them? Please write down your answer in a couple of complete sentences. "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou Watch this video twice. After each watch, answer the questions. Write the definition of “tone” in your own words: Directions: Analyze the images above.What do you see, think, or wonder when looking at these images? What is the best definition for the word "tone"? a quality, feeling, or attitude expressed in speaking or writing an illustration (picture) that represents different feelings the range of different feelings that a person experiences during a day How does Angelou’s body languageenhance [add to] the tone of the poem?(Think about her specific body movements or actions) Sentence Starter: Angelou’s body language enhances the poem’s tone because… How does Angelou’s body languageenhance [add to] the tone of the poem?(Think about her specific body movements or actions) Sentence Starter: Angelou’s body language enhances the poem’s tone because … Question #1: Which of the following best describes Maya Angelou’s overall tone in her poem? reflective enraged joyous confident Why did you choose this adjective to describe Maya Angelou's tone? Justify your response for Question #1 Vocabulary Words Directions: As you read, note vocabulary words that you don't know. Use the context to determine the meaning. "Still I Rise" questions for analysis and reflection. Answer each question in complete sentences. Exit Ticket What song do you listen to that shares the same theme as Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise" poem? Please give the name of the song with the artist who sings it, and explain why you chose that song and it's connection to "Still I Rise".