Persian

Analyzing a piece of modern poetry, understanding the tense political atmosphere after the revolution, considering poetic devices of modern Persian poetry, practicing new vocabulary, constructing a poem using a modern structure to communicate a particular mood and perspective.

Texts, Genres & Practices

• Reading a poem and examining its content and form
• Speaking with and listening to classmates regarding poetic devices, grammar, and vocabulary

Cultural Knowledge & Mindset

• Understanding the impact of the Islamic Revolution on day-to-day life
• Interpreting the fears and anxieties of someone unsupportive of the new government
• Considering the depth of the speaker’s emotional state
• Discussing the impact of the imagery on the reader

Language Use & Language Play

• Identifying the perspective and mood of the speaker
• Identifying the structure of the poem
• Analyzing metaphors and imagery to understand the feelings the speaker is communicating
• Recognizing the impersonal verb conjugation

Design Elements

• Examining the modern elements of the poem, such as stanza length and rhyme scheme
• Communicating one’s interpretation of the poem to others
• Practicing sustaining a conversation about a challenging literary topic