The title of this poem is “Feel Like a Bird.” As you read, look at the ways the speaker helps you understand a bird’s perspective.
1. Listen as your teacher reads the poem aloud. In the first stanza, what does the speaker tell you to do? What details does she give to help you understand birds?
2. Go back and read the poem on your own. Make a list of details about birds.
Think about what you know about birds. What are the key characteristics of birds? How do they differ from humans? As you read, keep these differences in mind.
Do a quickwrite about being a bird and what it would feel like. Express your own ideas and the ideas presented in the poem.