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Incredible Bridges: “Translation for Mamá” by Richard Blanco

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Who or what do you miss? That's the question that launches an activity that asks writers to craft a paragraph filled with sensory details that shows how they feel. Next, they listen to Richard Blanco reading his poem, "Translation for Mamá," noting how the poet uses two languages to craft his poem. Finally, participants craft their poems, using details from their paragraphs about the person or object they miss.

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
building community, poetry, narrative poetry, poetry analysis, hispanic culture, presidential inaugurations, cuba, immigration, bridges, identity, self identity, figurative language, reading poetry
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Instructional Ideas
  • Encourage bilingual pupils to craft their poems in both their languages
  • Use the lesson during Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15 or near Mother's Day in May
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a projection device for the video of Blanco reading his poem
Pros
  • Rather than an academic approach to analyzing the poem, the "What do You Notice" strategy is used
Cons
  • None
Common Core
CCRA.R.7 CCRA.SL.2