Poetry Analysis Lesson: Tell Them
Created by Teacher(s): Olivia Dulany|Published on: October 17, 2023
Grades: 9, 10
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Oceania
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students analyze a poem by Marshallese poet Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, then write a poem that reflects their culture or homeland and how they have been affected by climate change.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students identify the Marshall Islands on a map, reflect on the title of the poem “Tell Them,” and listen to a recitation by the poet.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students analyze how elements such as figurative language and imagery in the poem evoke the poet’s culture, homeland, and the impact of climate change.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students use “Tell Them” as a model to write their own poem that connects to their culture, home, and experience of climate change.
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Olivia Dulany
K-12 teacher
Olivia Dulany holds a Master of Education from Chaminade University of Honolulu. Olivia has four years of teaching experience in English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Special Education, teaching both general and special education students in grades 2–3 and 9–10.
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