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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Joy Harjo

For Students 9th - 10th
Joy Harjo is the focus of this brief biography highlighting her poetry which concentrates on celebrating Native American women. See "Joy Harjo Activities" for more materials.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit examines poetry of the postmodernism period, focusing on the Beat Movement, Black Arts Movement, feminism, and other related movements and periods in recent literary history. An extensive list of authors, time line, video, and...
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Handout
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Joy Harjo

For Students 9th - 10th
Poet, activist, and musician Joy Harjo became the first Native American United States Poet Laureate in history.
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Handout
Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Joy Harjo

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a biography of Joy Harjo and click on links to her poems and other information about the author.
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Website
Other

University of New Mexico: Joy Harjo

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a quick description of Harjo's work from the University of New Mexico and about other writers who have influenced her. Includes a quote from Harjo, a small photo, & an audio clip of the author!
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Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Joy Harjo

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick biography of poet Joy Harjo describing her works and achievements. Includes photograph.