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Poet Clint Smith reads his poem "Ode to the Only Black Kid in the Class."
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Have viewers craft their own ode modeled after Smith's poem
- Create a KWL chart for the many references in the poem and then have groups research the unfamiliar reference
- After viewing the video and discussing the poem, show the linked video interview with Clint Smith
- Safia Elhillo's poem "an inheritance," mentioned in the interview, is available on the internet
Classroom Considerations
- Presumes a protocol has been established to permit a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive topics
- Part of the TEDEd "There's a Poem for That" series
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The reading is accompanied by an animation that illustrates the concepts in the poem
Cons
- None