!["From Citizen, VI [On the Train the Woman Standing]," Claudia Rankine Lesson Plan](http://content.lessonplanet.com/resources/thumbnails/456347/large/u2nyzwvuc2hvdf8ymdizltazlte3x2f0xzeyljexljq2x1bnlnbuzw.png?1679080322 "\"From Citizen, VI [On the Train the Woman Standing],\" Claudia Rankine Lesson Plan")
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Claudia Rankine's poem "From Citizen, VI [On the Train the Woman Standing]," asks readers to consider direct and more subtle forms of prejudice. After discussing the format of the poem, its tone, and the emotions expressed, class members draw comparisons between the poem and their own experiences.
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Instructional Ideas
- Project Edward Hopper's painting "Nighthawks" as the class enters the room
- Use the resource during April's National Poetry Month
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies of the poem and a projection device for viewing the poet reading her poem
Pros
- Offers several options for assessment
- Extension suggestions are included
Cons
- None