Viewpoint in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Instruction
[But a bird that stalks down his narrow cage can seldom see through his bars of rage his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing.] —"Caged Bird,"Maya Angelou Read the second stanza of the poem. Then, answer the questions to make connections between the autobiography and the poem. 1. What is the only act of freedom the caged bird has? ____________ 2. What does Marguerite do when she begins to feel free? ____________
1. Singing 2. Speaking
What were some of Maya Angelou's purposes in writing I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings? Check all that apply. 1. to tell about her childhood 2. to prompt readers to think about what growing up as an African American girl in poverty was like 3. to convince readers to move to Stamps, Arkansas 4. to explain why it is important for people to own general stores 5. to honor an important woman in her life
1. to tell about her childhood 2. to prompt readers to think about what growing up as an African American girl in poverty was like 5. to honor an important woman in her life
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Author's Purpose
Read the passage and highlight details that help the reader understand the author's viewpoint. [On that first day, I ran down the hill and into the road (few cars ever came along it) and had the good sense to stop running before I reached the Store. I was liked, and what a difference it made. I was respected not as Mrs. Henderson's grandchild or Bailey's sister but for just being Marguerite Johnson.] —I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,Maya Angelou Read the passage. What is Angelou's viewpoint toward the time she spent with Mrs. Flowers? A. It was a humorous time that made her laugh. B. It was very important to her. C. It was something she dreaded and avoided. D. It was one of many things she enjoyed.
B. It was very important to her.
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Connecting the Author's Purpose and Viewpoint(00:00-00:55) Understanding the Author's Viewpoint (00:56-03:16)
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Making Connections between Two Texts(00:00-01:07) Understanding Making Connections(01:08-02:57)
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What can we learn about an author's viewpoint based on her writing?
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What can we learn about the Author's Viewpoint based on her writing?
