The Poet X is a realistic fiction novel that is written in verse. It is about 15-year-old Xiomara Batista, a gifted poet who lives with her family in Harlem, NY. The novel is from Xiomara's point of view and reads like her personal journal of poetry describing her life, her views on religion, having to face constant sexism, her strict Dominican parents, her new forbidden boyfriend, and navigating the world as a young woman of color trying to find her voice.
Teacher Guide by Liane Hicks with Lessons by Liane Hicks, Rebecca Ray and Oliver Smith
Projects are a necessary component to any class, and can take many forms, from presentations to posters! Students will enjoy the variety of projects they can create using Storyboard That. Using templates and their imaginations, students will be able to display their research and knowledge in a visual way. These ideas and resources will help spark inspiration and templates make great starting points to give students a head start. Be prepared to be wow-ed by your students!