Unit: Women's Hidden Experiences: Poetry about Motherhood, Abortion, and Loss
Pre-Instructional Resources
Lesson 1 Resources
- Lesson #1 Instructional Resources
- Lesson #1 Listening Guide
- Lesson #1 Critical Attributes of Poetry Organizer
- Lesson #1 Assessment Worksheet
- Teacher Notes on the Textbased Resources
- Lesson #1 Instructional Guide: General Notes on the Concepts of Poetry
Lesson 2 Resources
- “the mother” Discussion Guide for Teachers
- Biography: Gwendolyn Brooks
- “the mother”
- The Mother by Gwendolyn Brooks (video)
- Lesson #2 Anticipation Guide
- Critical Attributes Guide
- Poetry Reaction Log
Lesson 3 Resources
Lesson 4 Resources
- “Parliament Hill Fields” Discussion Guide for Teachers
- Biography: Sylvia Plath
- “Parliament Hill Fields”
- Sylvia Plath reads "Parliament Hill Fields" (video)
Lesson 5 Resources
Additional Resources
- Poetry Unit PostAssessment
- Poetry Unit PostAssessment: Teacher Answer Key
- Ground Rules for Discussion
- Tips for Dealing with Sensitive Topics in the Classroom
Additional Poems
- “The Winter Trees” by Sylvia Plath
- “Thalidomide” by Sylvia Plath
- “The End” by Sharon Olds
- “With Mercy for the Greedy” by Anne Sexton