Unit Overview

Critical Thinking

In the last part of this unit (4.3), you will explore the impact poetic forms can have on the world. 

  • You will write and perform a spoken word poem, applying your creative and critical thinking competencies, aw well as communication skills.
  • You will also write a five-paragraph essay that demonstrates critical thinking skills. How convincing can you be?

writing poetry

You will use and build your Critical Thinking Competencies.

Critical thinking involves making judgments based on reasoning, considering and analyzing options, and drawing conclusions.Throughout 4.3, as you determine whether or not poetry can help to change the world, you will develop critical thinking competencies, including the skills in 4.3 of this unit:

Analyze and critique:

  • I can analyze evidence from different perspectives 

Question and investigate:

  • I can ask open-ended questions and gather information 

Develop and design:

  • I can make choices that will help me create my intended impact on an audience or situation