Poetic Justice: Verse and Voice · Vocabulary & Language
Poetry as Social Commentary
Examining how poets use their craft to address social issues and advocate for change.
Key Questions
- 1How can a personal poem reflect a larger societal struggle?
- 2What makes poetry an effective medium for protest and activism?
- 3How does the use of irony in poetry challenge the reader's assumptions?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Reading - Grade 7ON: Media Literacy - Grade 7
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: Poetic Justice: Verse and Voice
Period: Vocabulary & Language
Suggested Methodologies
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