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Maya Angelou's first autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, demonstrates both the author's exemplary writing and the themes of gender and racial injustice that perpetuate beyond the limits of the 20th century. Use a thorough unit to reinforce the novel's themes with discussion, writing assignments, brainstorming activities, and a focus on vocabulary.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pick and choose the activities you'd like to complete in the classroom, or implement the entire nine-week unit
- Display the central themes of the book on the classroom wall during the novel unit
Classroom Considerations
- Be sure that class members are prepared to have a sensitive discussion about the more traumatizing parts of the book
- Resource contains specific dates, but is adaptable for a more current lesson
Pros
- Provides a variety of before and during-reading activities
- Addresses several language arts skills, including literary analysis and citing evidence in writing
- Essential questions lend well to a unit on discrimination or social inequality
Cons
- Does not include a clear writing prompt or a rubric
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