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"From Citizen, VI [On the Train the Woman Standing]," Claudia Rankine Lesson Plan"From Citizen, VI [On the Train the Woman Standing]," Claudia Rankine Lesson Plan
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National Endowment for the Humanities
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6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2016
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"From Citizen, VI [On the Train the Woman Standing]," Claudia Rankine

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Claudia Rankine's poem "From Citizen, VI [On the Train the Woman Standing]," asks readers to consider direct and more subtle forms of prejudice. After discussing the format of the poem, its tone, and the emotions expressed, class members draw comparisons between the poem and their own experiences.

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Concepts

racism, poetry, poetry analysis, prejudice, social commentary, tone, the civil rights act of 1964, civil rights, stanzas, narrative poetry

Instructional Ideas

  • Project Edward Hopper's painting "Nighthawks" as the class enters the room
  • Use the resource during April's National Poetry Month

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires copies of the poem and a projection device for viewing the poet reading her poem

Pros

  • Offers several options for assessment
  • Extension suggestions are included

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.SL.2 RL.7.1

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