This NIKKI GIOVANNI "7 Poems" [Lesson Activities and Poems] resource provides students a chance to experience a variety of topics that cause reflection. 7 of Giovanni's popular poems, 21+ discussion questions/essay prompts, a sample LITERARY & ANALYSIS Chart, LESSON ACTIVITIES, Black & White Versions, quizzes, and Biographies. These poems allow students to read and analyze these poems of literary merit. 9th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!

Summary:

Nikki Giovanni is a prominent American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Born on June 7, 1943, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Giovanni emerged as one of the leading voices of the Black Arts Movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Her poetry often addresses themes of race, identity, family, and social issues.

This 9th - 12th grade canonized set of poems allows students to understand life, American society, and love for our community and world and the need to be aware and resist.

Poems Included:

1. "Quilts"

2. "You Came Too"

3. "Poem for Black Boys"

4. "Knoxville, Tennessee"

5. "Dreams"

6. "woman"

7. "Ego Tripping (there may be a reason why)"

This Product Includes:

1. Who is Nikki Giovanni? (Video Biographies)

2. Each poem has 7+ Discussion Questions [18 questions]

3. Giovanni Visual Poetry

4. Literary and Participation Chart [Blank & Printable]

5. Group Poem Presentations

6. Opinion

7. Cafeteria Duty and much more

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