Focus Question Task 2

Focusing Question Task 2 (Lesson 16)

Read Dear Jordan and Estranged. Based on the details in these poems and your understanding of Josh and his story through multiple readings of a variety of poetic types, write a response to the following:

Explain the form (poetic type) of each poem, and then compare and contrast how they reveal deeper meaning in The Crossover.

Write 3 well-organized informative paragraphs that use specific evidence from the text to support your response.

Remember to –    • Include a paragraph that analyzes the first poem, explaining how the poetic type contributes to our understanding of Josh’s sense of himself and/or his world. • Include a paragraph that analyzes the second poem, explaining how the poetic type contributes to our understanding of Josh’s sense of himself and/or his world. • A final paragraph that compares and contrasts how the two poems contribute to the overall meaning of the novel. (you can only get above a 90 if this paragraph is done)

Manage your time carefully so that you can –    • review the selection   • plan your response   • write your response   • revise and edit your response