Jackie Kay Reads Her Poem, “The Red Graveyard”
2:35
Grades: 9 - 12
Video Description: New October 2022! Author Jackie Kay reads her poem based on Bessie Smith’s abusive relationships and her own family memories.
Type of Video: Topical*
Unique Video ID: Literature-267**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Have students write their reactions to each stanza of Jackie Kay’s poem in a poem of their own.
*Topical videos are filmed on location in the classroom/workspace/laboratory, in studio, or a combination of both to explain and/or demonstrate specific concepts, events, topics, or processes.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
