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“I Hear America Singing”

“I Hear America Singing”. Walt Whitman. Author: Walt Whitman (1819-1892). Attempted to capture ideals of democracy Considered Bard of Democracy Celebrated America and the Common Man Philosophy grew out of the ideals of Transcendentalism P.432. “I Hear America Singing” p. 442.

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“I Hear America Singing”

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  1. “I Hear America Singing” Walt Whitman

  2. Author: Walt Whitman(1819-1892) • Attempted to capture ideals of democracy • Considered Bard of Democracy • Celebrated America and the Common Man • Philosophy grew out of the ideals of Transcendentalism • P.432

  3. “I Hear America Singing”p. 442 • In this poem, the reader envisions a country of people working for the greater good of mankind • These people come together as part of the whole society developing industry and production. • Each person has a different occupation, but each job is important to the bigger picture. • The bigger picture and theme being that of a country in which everyone is working together to create a successful and harmonious civilization.

  4. Free Verse • Poetry that has irregular meter and line length • Designed to re-create the cadences of natural speech • Often used as appropriate to the poet’s or poem’s message

  5. Activity • Video reading of the poem1:03 • Read page p. 442 • Complete the Sensory Tools Worksheet on the poem

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