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my Notes
Prepare to Read
GENRE STUDY Narrative poetry tells a story using poetic
structure.
• A narrative poem includes story elements such as
characters and plot.
• The narrator or characters in this type of poetry reflect on
a particular topic.
• Some narrative poems are written in free verse. They do
not have a regular pattern of rhythm or rhyme.
SET A PURPOSE Think about the title of the selection.
What does it make you think of? What do you hope to learn
about the characters in the poetry? Write your ideas below.
CRITICAL
VOCABULARY
heritage
ancient
Meet the Authors:
Alma Flor Ada (shown) and F. Isabel Campoy
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