Day 1

Adrienne Rich's Poetry and Prose Lesson Plan

Reading Assignment, Questions, Vocabulary

Read "Snapshots of a Daughter-in-Law," "Diving into the Wreck," "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers," "In Those Years," and "Power"

Common Core Objectives

  1. 1

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.4
    Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)

  2. 2

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.5
    Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

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