In My Own Voice: Response to Famous by Naomi Shihab Nye
Lesson Plan
Created by Katherine Wood
INTRODUCTION:
The lesson plan incorporates In My Own Voice, Multicultural Poets on Identity, an anthology of poetry, read by the poets, with supporting artwork and music. The program was written for grades 6-12; however, I used it successfully with fifth graders and a special needs students.
OBJECTIVE:
Students will develop a statement concerning what it means to be famous.
Given the class developed definition of what it means to be famous, students will be able to state why they are famous.
MATERIALS:
Software - In My Own Voice, Multicultural Poets on Identity, Macintosh computer with external speakers, handouts - questions, biography, written copy of poem.
SEQUENCE:
INITIATION:
Consider what it means to be famous. Today we will be rethinking what it means to be famous. To rethink means to go back and maybe be willing to change our definition.
Who do you know that is famous. Tell me why they are famous. (List on board)
Develop definition (one quick sentence)
Divide into groups by handing out work sheets:
As a group quickly elect a spokesperson who will report to the class your group answers.
These are your thoughts there are no right or wrong answers!
You have 3 or 4 minutes to develop an answer to your question.
Play intro -Listen to the poem - checks for questions, remind of time
Groups develop answers
Whole class sharing
Closure:
The poet says that she would like to be famous to shuffling men and sticky children. To whom would you like to be famous? What are you famous for?
Evaluation:
Effectiveness of the lesson will be based on oral participation.
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