Poetry (2020)

Lesson 12
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ELA

Unit 9

6th Grade

Lesson 12 of 17

Objective


Identify the narrative point of view of the poem.

Readings and Materials


  • Poem: “Invitation” by Shel Silverstein 

  • Poem: “Oranges” by Gary Soto 

  • Poem: “The Walrus and the Carpenter” by Lewis Carroll 

  • Poem: “The Bean Eaters” by Gwendolyn Brooks 

  • Poem: “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes 

  • Poem: “We Real Cool” by Gwendolyn Brooks 

  • Poem: “The Life of Lincoln West” by Gwendolyn Brooks 

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Target Task


Question 1

Read “The Life of Lincoln West” by Gwendolyn Brooks.

What is the narrative point of view?

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Question 2

Explain why the protagonist shifts his perspective at the end of the poem. Make sure to use details from the text to support your answer. 

Key Questions


  • In the poem “Invitation,” what is the narrative point of view? Which diction makes you think that?
  • In “Oranges,” what is the narrative point of view? Which diction makes you think that?
  • In “The Walrus and the Carpenter,” what is the narrative point of view? Which diction makes you think that?
  • In “The Bean Eaters” by Gwendolyn Brooks, what is the narrative point of view? Which diction makes you think that?
  • In “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes, who is the speaker? Who is the target audience? What is the narrative point of view? (It is important to mention that the poet is different from the speaker, as highlighted in this poem in particular.)
  • How does the imagery enhance the perspective of the speaker? 
  • In the poem “We Real Cool” by Gwendolyn Brooks, who is the speaker? Why does the poet repeat the word “we” so often? Think about what this repetition reveals about the boys’ collective identity. (It is important to remind students again that the poet is different from the speaker, as highlighted in this poem in particular.)
  • Does the poet approve or disapprove of the boys at the pool hall? Explain your answer using evidence from the text. 
  • What is the narrative point of view? 

Vocabulary


speaker, narrative point of view, first person, second person, third person, limited, omniscient perspective

Notes


  • This lesson connects with a unit test question.
  • It is suggested to include a mini-lesson on narrative point of view, including first, second, third, limited, and omniscient. 

Next

Explain how the narrative point of view affects the theme of heroization in the poem. 

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