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1. Consider your background knowledge regarding the American Civil Rights movement, its events and outcomes, its key figures and moments in history. Think also about its images in media, textbooks, and documentaries. In thinking about the theme of Black Pride, in what ways does the poem mirror the American Civil Rights movement?
2. In thinking about the theme of Identity, what characteristics of the poem suggest it is intended to be performed rather than merely read? What vocal characteristics might an audience hear used in a performance? What parts of the poem lend themselves especially well to elements of performance?
3. What are some different connotations and denotations the reader might consider with the ideas of resistance and survival? Which elements of the poem support the theme of Survival and Resistance?
By Maya Angelou
A Brave And Startling Truth
A Brave And Startling Truth
Maya Angelou
All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes
All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes
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A Song Flung Up to Heaven
A Song Flung Up to Heaven
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Caged Bird
Caged Bird
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Gather Together in My Name
Gather Together in My Name
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I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
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Letter to My Daughter
Letter to My Daughter
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Mom & Me & Mom
Mom & Me & Mom
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Mother, A Cradle to Hold Me
Mother, A Cradle to Hold Me
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On the Pulse of Morning
On the Pulse of Morning
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Phenomenal Woman
Phenomenal Woman
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The Heart of a Woman
The Heart of a Woman
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The Lesson
The Lesson
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