Name: ______________________________________________ LA Section: _______ Date _________

The Power of Names: Mana Inoa Part II

Essential Question:
How can we use written and spoken word poetry to instill pride in our community?

Driving Questions:
How can writing poems about myself, my kaiulu, and my ohana deepen my understanding of who I am
as a kanaka?
How can we shed light on the keen observational skills of the ancient Hawaiians and their ability to
capture the essence of the natural world through language and art?

Need-to-knows: (Research Report Components)

What are the different types of poetry?
What is figurative language?
What is figurative language? How can I use figurative language in my poetry?
What are poetic devices? How can I use poetic devices in my poetry?
What is my community? Who are the members of my community?
How did you receive your name? Why were you given that name? Who named you?
Where do you live? How long have you lived there?
Are there any moolelo associated with your home? What are they?
What history does your neighborhood hold (w kahiko)?
Who are the members of my ohana?
Which members of my ohana have taught me what it means to be a kanaka?
What values have I learned from my ohana?
How can I use these stories to pass on this ike to others?

Purpose:
The kanaka maoli of w kahiko were deliberate with their choice of words and the kaona that their words held
was deep. Our kupuna were able to teach multiple lessons through stories, poetry, and lelo noeau. Now is
the time for you to take up this mantle and use your knowledge of figurative language and poetic devices to
share the story of your kaiulu, your ohana, and most importantly, your story. You will use your story to inspire
your kaiulu to take pride in our culture.

The Product:
Over the course of this quarter, you will read and analyze poems during each class. You will conduct research
and interview your ohana and your kupuna and gather information that will help you write poetry about your
neighborhood, your ohana, and finally about who you are as a kanaka. The culmination of this project will be
an on-stage exhibition of your I Am A Kanaka poem.
Benchmarks:

Benchmark: Due Date:

BM #1 Kaiulu Haiku Collection with Images Week of 4/17-4/21: Day 1

(Google Classroom)

BM #2 Ohana Poem with Images Week of 5/1-5/5: Day 1

(Google Classroom)

BM #3 I Am A Kanaka Poem with Images Week of 5/8-5/12: Day 1

(Google Classroom)

BM #4 Spoken Word Exhibition Week of 5/15-5/19: Day 2

(During Lunch)

BM #5 Reflection Week of 5/15-5/19: Day 3

(Google Classroom)