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This Are You My Mother? An Opinion Writing Unit unit plan also includes:
- “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes
- Love Mom by Beverly McIver
- Black Widow with Brothers Fighting by Noah Davis
- Maid Cutting Ice by John Sloan
- Lovely Six Foota by Mickalene Thomas
- The Next Step by Joseph Raffael
- In the Garden by Romare Bearden
- Fluency & Expression Rubric (.pdf)
- Opinion Writing Anchor Chart (.pdf)
- Fluency & Expression Self-Check (.pdf)
- Writing Templates (.pdf)
- Are You My Mother? Rubrics (.pdf)
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During a five-day lesson, scholars analyze written and visual art—primarily the poem, Mother to Son by Langston Hughes— identify facts, and write opinions. Learners read the poem several times, discuss, write, compare and contrast, and pay special attention to the art's tone and mood.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Display the lesson's artwork on a themed-focus wall
- If applicable, invite the school's or district's art teacher to add to the artistic portion of the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Each day is split into 45 minutes sessions
- Preparation includes making copies and gathering art supplies
Pros
- Includes ideas to modify and differentiate for those below or beyond grade level
- The lesson is thoroughly written with materials links that are easy to locate
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