Before Reading
Think About What You Know
As you respond to the Reader's Journal question, first brainstorm a list of things you have hungered for. Then freewrite about one of the things on your list—write down why you hungered for it and whether you got what you hungered for. Discuss your response with a few of your classmates.
During Reading
Make Connections While You Read
1. Listen as your teacher reads the first two stanzas of "Hunger in New York City" aloud. Talk with your classmates about what the speaker notices about hunger.
2. Keep reading on your own. As you read, recognize the speaker's ideas about hunger, and compare them to your own experience of hungering for something.
Fix-Up Idea: Use Guided Reading Questions
If you have trouble following the selection or identifying important ideas, go back and answer the Guided Reading Questions. These questions will help you focus on key ideas and events.
After Reading
Share Your Connections
Think about the feelings the speaker expresses in this poem. Write a paragraph about his feelings and whether you can relate to these feelings. Share these responses with your group.