Sequella H. Coleman
Goal
—Recognize and create three line lyric ‘blues’.
Objectives —Students will be able to:
1. recognize three line blues lyrics.
2. create a three line poem (four to five stanzas per poem).
3. share their creations with the class.
Materials
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Lyrics from
Doggin’ Me Around Blues
by Jenny Pope and
Southern Blues
by Ma Rainey
Activities
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1. Teacher will read each of the poems with emotion and inflection.
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2. Students will identify the rhyming patterns and discuss the stories told by each song.
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3. Teacher illustrate the written form of these songs (either on the board or by distributing copies of the songs).
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4. Students will be assigned the task of writing their own blues poem.
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5. After revision, students will be asked to read their pieces aloud.
Evaluation/Assessment
Student Discussion Participation
Written Assignment
Student Oral Presentation
Timeline
One to two class periods
