4.12 Listen To My Drum Weep

Learning Targets

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to say YES to the following questions.

• Can I understand how exploring text helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world?
• Can I use comprehension strategies (activiting prior knowledge, setting a purpose, making connections) to construct meaning from text?
• Can I recognize the role of language in personal, social, and cultural identity?