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Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is controversial. Like many other Angelou books, it is frequently challenged or banned from schools. In fact, Angelou is one of the most frequently banned authors in the United States. An eight-page guide acknowledges the challenges of using this award-winning novel in the classroom and provides instructors with suggestions for approaching the text.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask readers to create an image that represents how they see themselves (like a caged bird, perhaps)
Classroom Considerations
- The 8-page guide includes notes for teachers, background information about the publishing history, biographical information about Angelou, teaching ideas, as well as discussion questions, writing prompts, and activities
Pros
- The Note to Teachers provides suggestions for how to approach the controversies associated with the text
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