Poetry

Woman Who Fell From the Sky
Joy Harjo (1996)

These poems are lively, with exciting meters and rhythms and show considerable emphasis on sounds of language. The content will enrich not only language but allow for children to expand their imaginations and see or hear the world in a new way. Joy Harjo mixes elements of Native American storytelling, prayer, and song, praising the land and the spirit, influences of American culture, and the concept of feminine individuality. Children will be able to interpret and compare images, and findings. The content will encourage them to explore. Grades 4-6