“I Know why the Caged Bird Sings”

Mayo Angelou

Today’s Activiteis

Read the poem independentlyUse the handout to analyze the poem

Why does Angelou use this tone to convey the meaning?

2nd Reading of the poem, work with a partner to circle passages that refer to “free” bird, and underline passages that refer to “caged” bird

What comparison does Angelou make about the “free bird” and the “caged bird”?

Idependent Writing: In what ways does Janie’s character compare to a “caged bird”? Use specific details from both the text and the poem to support

your response