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Roots in Between: A Poetic Journey Across Worlds

Explore the poetry collection "Between Two Worlds" where poets navigate dual identities, cultures, and roots, expressing their discoveries as they move between two worlds. This collection delves into the essence of heritage, acceptance, and self-discovery through eloquent free-verse poems.

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Roots in Between: A Poetic Journey Across Worlds

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  1. Between Two Worlds a collection of Poems

  2. free • adj. not under someone else’s control Sentence: She was free to do as she pleased all day.

  3. free • adj. not under someone else’s control • adj./adv. without cost Sentence: The children get into the theater free on Tuesdays.

  4. land • n. part of the Earth’s surface that is not covered by water, the ground Sentence: They were happy to see land after two weeks at sea.

  5. land • n. part of the Earth’s surface that is not covered by water, the ground • v. bring or come to the shore Sentence: The ship coming form Europe will land in New York.

  6. land • n. part of the Earth’s surface that is not covered by water, the ground • v. bring or come to the shore • v. come down or bring to rest on a surface Sentence: The plane could not land because of bad weather.

  7. roots • n. plant parts that grow under the ground Sentence: The part of the carrot we eat is the root.

  8. roots • n. plant parts that grow under the ground • n. beginnings of a family, ancestry Sentence: She wanted to explore her roots and learn more about her family

  9. roots • n. plant parts that grow under the ground • n. beginnings of a family, ancestry • v. cheers for people in a contest Sentence: Dad comes to my games to root for my team.

  10. Reading Strategy: How to Read a Free-Verse Poem, p. 131 • Some poets use free-verse, or lines that do not rhyme and do not have a regular rhythm. • Still, the words in the poem flow in a an appealing way and communicate the poet’s message.

  11. Reading Strategy: Learn About Plays, p. 226 How to Read a Free-Verse Poem • Preview the poem by looking at its shape and length. • Read the poem aloud to discover how it sounds. • Picture what the poet is saying. • Read the poem again and again until you understand the poet’s message.

  12. a girl applications for college or a job She is both black and white; Christian and Jewish Be proud of your heritage and multiple talents, and expect the world to accept you as you are.

  13. Between Two Worlds p. 132-135 Three poets, each on a personal journey between two cultures, share their discoveries.

  14. Before You Move Onp. 133 Sentence Starters • What the poet is saying about herself is ___________________ ______________________________________________. • I would say I really am ________ _________________________.

  15. Before You Move Onp. 135 Sentence Starters • Adoff both Alarcón 2. ___________________ is a part of me because _______________________ ___________________________. I am still finding out about ___________ ______________________________.

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