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

  1. 1How can a personal poem reflect a larger societal struggle?
  2. 2What makes poetry an effective medium for protest and activism?
  3. 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

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