Exploring Perspectives: Comparing and Contrasting Poems

Exploring Perspectives: Comparing and Contrasting Poems

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to write a paragraph that compares and contrasts the points of view in the poems “Indian” and “Pocahontas” using the RACE strategy.

What do you already know about comparing and contrasting poems?

Slide 1: Introduction

Introduce the poems 'Indian' and 'Pocahontas'. Discuss the importance of understanding different perspectives.

Slide 2: What is the RACE strategy?

Briefly explain the RACE strategy: Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite evidence, and Explain your answer.

Slide 3: Analyzing 'Indian'

Read and analyze the poem 'Indian'. Identify the point of view and key elements of the poem.

Slide 4: Analyzing 'Pocahontas'

Read and analyze the poem 'Pocahontas'. Identify the point of view and key elements of the poem.

Slide 5: Comparing the Points of View

Compare and contrast the points of view in 'Indian' and 'Pocahontas'. Use the RACE strategy to structure your analysis.

Slide 6: Writing a Paragraph

Write a paragraph that compares and contrasts the points of view in 'Indian' and 'Pocahontas'. Use the RACE strategy to structure your paragraph.

Slide 7: Peer Review

Exchange paragraphs with a peer and provide constructive feedback. Use a provided rubric to guide your review.

Slide 8: Conclusion

Summarize the key points learned in the lesson and emphasize the importance of understanding different perspectives in poetry.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.