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The caged bird sings
\nwith a fearful trill
\nof things unknown
\nbut longed for still
\nand his tune is heard
\non the distant hill
\nfor the caged bird
\nsings of freedom.

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– Excerpt from “Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou

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Why not explore this Black History Month through the lens of poetry?

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If you need any convincing, consider this perspective from author Erica Jong: “Poetry is the inner life of a culture, its nervous system, its deepest way of imagining the world.”

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Our Edpuzzle Original video lesson collection on poetry for Black History Month includes 13 video lessons comprised of dramatic poetry readings from a diverse group of authors.

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Take a look at some examples of the lessons below and see how you can use them with your classes today.

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Video #1: “We Real Cool” by Gwendolyn Brooks (Poetic Sound Devices, Tone, and Rhythm)

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In this English Language Arts video lesson, students will analyze the use of rhyme, alliteration, rhythm, and theme in Gwendolyn Brooks’ poem “We Real Cool.”

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Video length: 7 mins. 25 secs.

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Video #2: “The Rose That Grew from Concrete” by Tupac Shakur (Symbolism, Personification)

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In this lesson, students will analyze the use of symbolism and personification in Tupac Shakur's poem \"The Rose That Grew from Concrete.\"

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Video length: 6 mins. 38 secs.

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Video #3: “The Hill We Climb” by Amanda Gorman

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When Amanda Gorman recited her poem at the 2021 presidential inauguration, she made poetry accessible to a whole new generation.

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In this lesson, students will analyze the use of alliteration and symbolism in an excerpt from Amanda Gorman's poem \"The Hill We Climb.\"

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Video length: 8 mins. 44 secs.

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Video #4: “Harlem” by Langston Hughes

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In this lesson, students will analyze the use of simile and repetition in Langston Hughes' poem “Harlem.”

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Video length: 7 mins. 23 secs.

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Let us know which poems you’re incorporating into your Black History Month lesson plans and join the conversation with our teacher community on Twitter!

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