Description
What It Is:
This printable worksheet explores B by Sarah Kay, a heartfelt spoken word poem that blends life advice, maternal love, and resilience. The worksheet includes guided questions on figurative language, tone, and extended metaphors. It also encourages students to reflect on themes of emotional strength, womanhood, and generational wisdom.
Grade Level Suitability:
Recommended for Grades 7–12 and college creative writing or literature classes.
• Grades 7–8: Ideal for identifying poetic devices and interpreting tone.
• Grades 9–12: Supports deeper analysis of metaphor, voice, and thematic development.
• College: Excellent for classes exploring modern spoken word, feminist literature, or autobiographical poetry.
Why Use It:
Sarah Kay’s B is an inspiring, relatable entry point into spoken word poetry. It engages students emotionally while offering rich content for literary analysis. The poem is ideal for building empathy, resilience, and understanding of poetic voice and perspective.
How to Use It:
Use this worksheet during National Poetry Month, women’s history units, or creative writing lessons. Pair it with video performances for a multimodal experience. Students can respond with personal letters, write their own “If I should have…” poems, or compare this poem with other female-driven narratives.
Target Users:
Middle and high school English teachers, literature instructors, creative writing educators, and SEL-based learning facilitators.
This printable worksheet explores B by Sarah Kay, a heartfelt spoken word poem that blends life advice, maternal love, and resilience. The worksheet includes guided questions on figurative language, tone, and extended metaphors. It also encourages students to reflect on themes of emotional strength, womanhood, and generational wisdom.
Grade Level Suitability:
Recommended for Grades 7–12 and college creative writing or literature classes.
• Grades 7–8: Ideal for identifying poetic devices and interpreting tone.
• Grades 9–12: Supports deeper analysis of metaphor, voice, and thematic development.
• College: Excellent for classes exploring modern spoken word, feminist literature, or autobiographical poetry.
Why Use It:
Sarah Kay’s B is an inspiring, relatable entry point into spoken word poetry. It engages students emotionally while offering rich content for literary analysis. The poem is ideal for building empathy, resilience, and understanding of poetic voice and perspective.
How to Use It:
Use this worksheet during National Poetry Month, women’s history units, or creative writing lessons. Pair it with video performances for a multimodal experience. Students can respond with personal letters, write their own “If I should have…” poems, or compare this poem with other female-driven narratives.
Target Users:
Middle and high school English teachers, literature instructors, creative writing educators, and SEL-based learning facilitators.