1. “Women” by Alice Walker 1. Read the biographical information about the poet, Alice Walker, on page 680. 2. Make a list of 3-5 details that seem to be important clues about the literature she writes. 3. Read the poem, “Women”, on page 681. 4.As you read mark any sections you do not understand or have questions about with a “?”. 5.Mark any sections you fully understand with a “!”. 6.Analyze the poem using the literary term chart and your understanding of poetry.

2. Poetry Review What are the elements of poetry you know you can analyze as you read a poem? *some restrictions apply*

3. Imagery 1. Define imagery using your own words. 2. Why do you think imagery is such an important part of reading poetry?

4. Images in “Women” 1. List the words used to create an image in lines 3-8. 2. Create an illustration to match that image. 3. Apply the same steps for lines 9-11 4. Apply the same steps for lines 12-14 5. Apply the same steps for lines 15-20

5. Meaning and Purpose “Women” 1.Write a paragraph response EXPLAINING what you see as the BIG meaning of the poem and Walker’s purpose for writing the poem the way she did. 2.Be sure to use support, evidence, and details from the poem to show your understanding of how to analyze poetry.