Between Two Worlds

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 ___________ ______________________________.