This poetry curriculum centers intersectional feminism, identity, resistance, and voice through culturally responsive literary study. Students analyze poetry, explore the lived experiences of women and girls of color, and create original written responses rooted in self-definition and social awareness. Designed for ELA, ethnic studies, women’s history, poetry units, and identity-centered classrooms.
Grade Band: 9–12
Length: 10 lessons | approximately 55–65 minutes each
Disciplines: ELA/Poetry, Sociology, Women’s Studies, Art History/Visual Art
Culminating Product: Intersectional feminist poetry + visual art exhibition
This poetry curriculum centers intersectional feminism, identity, resistance, and voice through culturally responsive literary study. Students analyze poetry, explore the lived experiences of women and girls of color, and create original written responses rooted in self-definition and social awareness. Designed for ELA, ethnic studies, women’s history, poetry units, and identity-centered classrooms.
Grade Band: 9–12
Length: 10 lessons | approximately 55–65 minutes each
Disciplines: ELA/Poetry, Sociology, Women’s Studies, Art History/Visual Art
Culminating Product: Intersectional feminist poetry + visual art exhibition