Week six
Journeys: Displacement and Persona Poems
Freedom Over Me by Ashley Bryan
VLOG:
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These three books show us the themes of displacement, empathy, hopes/dreams and identity! Watch the vlog before to see what these stories are about and the impact they have on readers. The artistic representations in these books are so powerful and allow for us to feel as though we are in their shoes. Each of these books has incredible illustrations to show their stories.
A page from Dreamers by Yuyi Morales
Persona Poem inspired by...
Persona Poem:
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I am brave and passionate.
I live in Pakistan where girls are not as cherished as boys.
Although my dad is different, I wonder why girls are not treated the same.
I hear the whispers.
I see the Taliban's warnings.
I want an education.
I am as deserving as the boys.
I am brave, passionate, hardworking, and smart.
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I question why they do not want us to learn.
I feel confused as to why they get to decide for me.
I taste the cardamom tea like my father when he talks politics with friends.
I worry that my blog will not be enough.
I excel in being a voice for others.
I understand that people are scared of the Taliban.
I am brave, passionate, hardworking, smart, inspirational, and an advocate.
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I say girls should have the same level of education as boys.
I believe girls should have the same level of education as boys.
I dream that I will make a differences for others.
I try to advocate for the my peers and other women.
I hope one day it will make a difference.
I was once quiet about my beliefs,
but now I share them for the world to see.
I am brave, passionate, hardworking, smart, inspirational, an advocate, hopeful, and excited for change.
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Create your own using the template below!
Created by Dr. Elizabeth Frye, Appalachian State
References: ​
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Bryan, A (2016). ​Freedom Over Me. Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
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Frier, R (2015). Malala: Activist for Girl's Education. Published by Penguin Random House.
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Morales, Y (2018). Dreamers. Published by Penguin Random House..
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**Other references are linked to the pictures or videos***
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