Thurs/ Friday, Mon: Dec 17/18/ 21 poetry break: Clint Smith's "Ode to the Only Black Kid in the Class
Directions: On Thursday, we are listening, reading, discussing and taking notes on Clint Smith's "Ode to the Only Black Kid in the Class" See link and discussion questions in the graphic organizer below. Begin by copying the organizer onto a google doc. As we work our way through the poem as a class, write your responses on the right side. On Friday, you will finish your graphic organizer and share. On Monday, you are to write a 200 word response, answering the following questions: How does the boy within the poem feel he is perceived? Why does he feel this way? Weave in text to support your response. Note that Ms. Cooley will be available for questions on Friday. Monday and Tuesday are in class bonus days! "Ode to the Only Black Kid in the Class" by Clint Smith The poem touches on historical, cultural, and social factors that demonstrate how it feels to be the only black student inside of a classroom or other educational setting. He was...