Lesson 5: Still I Rise

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Lesson 5: Still I Rise

Lesson objectives

I can analyse the poems from the reader. 

 

I can explain why writing poetry can be considered a form of protest. 

Today's Poem

This lesson we are looking at the poem "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou. This is one of the literary texts you will be tested on in your SE.

Do you remember what these terms were?

• Stanza

• Rhyme

• Lines

I Still Rise - Maya Angelou

Make sure you highligh/ underline part you think are important. You can also make notes to the side of the poem.

Still I Rise - Maya Angelou

Still I Rise - Maya Angelou

Still I Rise - Maya Angelou

Is this poem a protest?

Why do you think so?

What does it protest?