Objective Read and analyze “New Orleans” by Joy Harjo and an article about Hurricane Katrina in order to determine author’s purpose and to distinguish between what is directly stated and what is implied. RL.11.6, RI.11.6

Access Background Knowledge List everything you know about New Orleans.

New Orleans in the news Choose one of the linked news reports. After viewing your clip, answer the following questions: (Be prepared to share your observations with the class) Summarize the clip. What information about New Orleans does the clip share? Why is it important to understand the information about New Orleans that is in the news clip? Links to news clips: Urban Pioneers New Orleans Katrina Kids and PTSD Ten Years After Katrina Lessons Learned from Katrina

“New Orleans” by Joy Harjo Read “New Orleans” in Collections pages 97-99 While reading, consider the following questions: What theme does Harjo develop in the poem? How does Harjo’s imagery reinforce that theme? How does the figurative language and poetic device used by Harjo support her theme? As a class, discuss what New Orleans means to the speaker based on the poem.

Extension Write a brief poem or descriptive paragraph modeled after “New Orleans” by Joy Harjo in which you share details about the place where you grew up and what it means to you. This is an optional extension designed to provide students with the opportunity to make a connection based on where they live and/or grew up.

Additional Background Knowledge Read the following information about the Creek Indian Removal. Creek Indian Removal How does this change your understanding of the poem? If this lesson is going to take place over two days, this is a good stopping point for day one. The question serves as a small assessment.

In pairs, complete the TPCASTT for the poem “New Orleans” Think, Pair, Share In pairs, complete the TPCASTT for the poem “New Orleans” Once students complete their TPCASTT, teachers should choose a method to share answers and create a classroom consensus.

Transition The Creek Indian Removal was not the only tragedy to affect people growing up in New Orleans What do you know about Hurricane Katrina?

Read the article “Katrina Had a Lasting Effect on Those Who Were Kids” USA Today "Katrina Had a Lasting Effect on Those Who Were Kids" While reading, consider the following: What is the author’s purpose? What are the unique elements of the author’s style? How does the content make this article more persuasive and powerful?

Hurricane Katrina Data Move beyond what the data directly says. Based on what you understand about New Orleans, what is the graphic implying? Recovery by the Numbers Graphic

Formative Assessment Consider all of the texts read for today’s lesson. What is the author’s purpose in each text? Why did the author choose the specific structure and how does each text move beyond a direct statement to an implied meaning about growing up in New Orleans? Cite specific lines from each text to support your response.