Homework-March 19, 2019

Art Homework

Ms. Stillwagon

March 19, 2019

Level 3:

Read the poem from Rupi Kaur, a poet who uses her writing to self advocate like Malala, from our book of the month "I Am Malala." Then write your own poem by citing Rupi Kaur’s poem structure and word choice in combination with your own words.  

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Level 2:

Read the poem from Rupi Kaur, a poet who uses her writing to self advocate like Malala,

from our book of the month "I Am Malala."  Then answer the questions below.

1. What is one word you can use to describe the person next to you in a positive way that does not involve something about their physical appearance?


2. Fill in the blanks to complete your own poem based on your answers.

1. “I want to apologize to the ____________ I have called______________

   before i’ve called them______________ or _________________

   i am sorry i made it sound as though something as simple as what you’re born with

   is all you have to be _____________________

   from now on i will say things like   you are _____________,

   not because i don’t think you’re__________________

   
   

   but because i need you to know you are more than that”

Level 1:

Read the poem from Rupi Kaur, a poet who uses her writing to self advocate like Malala,
from our book of the month "I Am Malala."  Then identify the words you would
like to use to fill in the blanks below in the poem template.  

“I want to apologize to (the) ____________

a.) women     b.) people c.) others    d.) anyone

I have called______________

a.) pretty   b.) attractive c.) good-looking d.) nice-looking

before i’ve called them______________

a.) brave      b.) unique c.) courageous    d.) strong

from now on i will say things like   you are _____________,

a.) brave      b.) unique c.) courageous    d.) strong

not because i don’t think you’re__________________

a.) pretty   b.) attractive c.) good-looking d.) nice-looking

but because i need you to know you are more than that”

Parent/Guardian Signature: 

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Please leave any comments or questions you have below.

Have a wonderful night!