I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

This week we read and discussed the poem "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou. I am interested in your response to this text. You could comment on one or more of the following providing evidence and analysis from the poem or biography: your favorite line and why you like it, mood, characteristics, a text to text connection, a metaphor that was interesting to you, if you feel the poem is autobiographical or how growing up during the Civil Rights Movement affected her writing. I really like reading all your amazing blogs! Miss Torii

Invictus

We have read and discussed the poem "Invictus" in class. I have really enjoyed listening to your comments. Please write a response to Henley's poem. You might comment about author's purpose, describe how the poem is autobiographical, discuss "timelessness", the mood, make a connection, explain a metaphor, describe the characteristics or state your favorite line and tell why you like it. You are great bloggers!!! Miss Torii