Teacher Guide

The Poetry of Ada Limón Lesson Plan

Relationship to Other Books

Consider reading Ada Limóns collections as whole units instead of just individual poems. The collections often have thematic and even narrative arcs that allow the poems to exist in the context of each other that provide richer meaning and more complexity. The Carrying is her most critically acclaimed collection of poems, though Bright Dead Things and The Hurting Kind have also been very well-received.

The poetry of Ada Limón is often compared to the late poet Mary Oliver's work. Like Limón's, Oliver's poetry often uses a plethora of nature imagery in service of her observations about human nature and our relationships with ourselves, each other, and the natural world.

Because Ada...

Join Now to View Premium Content

GradeSaver provides access to 2370 study guide PDFs and quizzes, 11018 literature essays, 2792 sample college application essays, 926 lesson plans, and ad-free surfing in this premium content, “Members Only” section of the site! Membership includes a 10% discount on all editing orders.

Join Now

Already a member? Log in