Today’s Walking Classroom podcast discusses Walt Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing.” The poem celebrates American’s commitment to respect, hard work, and the joy of doing what one loves. “I Hear America Singing” focuses on an America where people work hard to solve their problems and are committed to democracy.
Character Value: Optimism
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RL.3.1, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, L.3.5, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, L.4.5, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, L.5.5, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, L.6.5, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, L.7.5, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, L.8.5, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
Supplemental Resource Links and Downloads
Quiz: (Make sure you're already logged into your Gmail account, then click to copy this Google form to your Google Drive. Quiz keys are here.)
I Hear America Singing Google Quiz
Slide Deck:
I Hear America Singing Slide Deck
Includes Sagan discussing the future of the human species with hope.
Discusses Walt Whitman’s life and work.
Test knowledge of the poem “I Hear America Singing” in this multiple choice quiz.
Compose an original poem in the style of “I Hear America Singing” focusing on individuals in the school community in this activity from the International Reading Association.
Demonstrate comprehension of the poem “I Hear America Singing“ by answering questions.
Compare “I Hear America Singing” and “I Too Sing” to create call and response poems.
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