- The document discusses analyzing Maya Angelou's poem "Caged Bird" which focuses on social issues like denial of freedom. - It provides context on Angelou as an acclaimed poet and civil rights activist. - A multiple choice activity tests comprehension of themes in the poem like the caged bird representing a longing for freedom.

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• Analyze images used in a poem.
• Determine the tone of the poem.

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the state of being a
slave or completely
subject to someone
more powerful.
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“ They w ere arrested on being
involved in forc ed domestic
servitude.”
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THROUGH THE PROVIDED MEANING, IDENTIFY THE
SCRAMMBLED WORD
A L V E S
a person who is the legal property of another
and is forced to obey them.

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THROUGH THE PROVIDED MEANING, IDENTIFY THE
SCRAMMBLED WORD
S L A V E
a person who is the legal property of another
and is forced to obey them.

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THROUGH THE PROVIDED MEANING, IDENTIFY THE
SCRAMMBLED WORD
a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of
a crime, accident, or other event or action.
M I C V
T
I

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THROUGH THE PROVIDED MEANING, IDENTIFY THE
SCRAMMBLED WORD
a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of
a crime, accident, or other event or action.
V I C M
I
T

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THROUGH THE PROVIDED MEANING, IDENTIFY THE
SCRAMMBLED WORD
relating to society or its organization.
C O A S
L
I

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THROUGH THE PROVIDED MEANING, IDENTIFY THE
SCRAMMBLED WORD
relating to society or its organization.
S O C L
A
I

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THROUGH THE PROVIDED MEANING, IDENTIFY THE
SCRAMMBLED WORD
E S U I S
an important topic or problem for debate or
discussion.

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THROUGH THE PROVIDED MEANING, IDENTIFY THE
SCRAMMBLED WORD
I S S U E
an important topic or problem for debate or
discussion.

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is a common problem in present-day
society. Most social issues are best reflected
in literature because it is a mirror of life and
society. It reflects and comment on the
different life circumstances and concerns of
the society.

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Let’s read Maya Angelou’s
poem “Caged Bird”

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How do you find Maya
Angelou’s poem “Caged
Bird”?

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Who is Maya Angelou?

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Maya Angelou
An acclaimed American poet, storyteller,
activist, and autobiographer, Maya Angelou
was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis,
Missouri. Angelou had a broad career as a
singer, dancer, actress, composer, and
Hollywood’s first female black director, but
became most famous as a writer, editor,
essayist, playwright, and poet. As a civil
rights activist, Angelou worked for Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

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Now that you know who
Maya Angelou is, how do
you think she was able to
share her idea of social
issues in her work?

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Let’s do this activity!

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Encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. Which word best describes the 'free bird’?
A. lonely
B. limitless
C. enslaved
D. confined

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Encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. Which word best describes the 'free bird’?
A. lonely
B. limitless
C. enslaved
D. confined

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Encircle the letter of the best answer.
2. What does the word 'rage' in the second
stanza mean?
A. joy
B. fear
C. power
D. anger

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Encircle the letter of the best answer.
2. What does the word 'rage' in the second
stanza mean?
A. joy
B. fear
C. power
D. anger

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Encircle the letter of the best answer.
3. In the third stanza, what does the image of a
caged bird singing represent?
A. a person who desires wealth and power
B. a person with an intense longing for freedom
C. a person who is full of fear and sadness
D. a person who is free and happy with his life

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Encircle the letter of the best answer.
3. In the third stanza, what does the image of a
caged bird singing represent?
A. a person who desires wealth and power
B. a person with an intense longing for freedom
C. a person who is full of fear and sadness
D. a person who is free and happy with his life

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Encircle the letter of the best answer.
4. What social issue can be reflected in the
poem?
A. animal cruelty
B. denial of freedom
C. environmental abuse
D. poor working conditions

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Encircle the letter of the best answer.
4. What social issue can be reflected in the
poem?
A. animal cruelty
B. denial of freedom
C. environmental abuse
D. poor working conditions

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Encircle the letter of the best answer.
5. How would you describe the overall tone of
the poem?
A. humorous
B. angry
C. sorrowful
D. amusing

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Encircle the letter of the best answer.
5. How would you describe the overall tone of
the poem?
A. humorous
B. angry
C. sorrowful
D. amusing