If students do not learn about their own American history, if they do not learn about the appalling horrors and horrendous events that took place on American soil, they nosedive right back into the well known comfort of ignorance. ... Similar to To Kill a Mockingbird, the same advocations apply to I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings. Maya Angelou tells a story, her story, about survival and courage in a prejudiced world. ... (Crum) Why ban certain books but not others? ... Honestly, those people knew how to do something not many people today know how to do. ...

• Word Count: 2168
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," Marguerite frequently speaks about Mrs. ... It was a simple gesture that perhaps the average person would not have thought twice about. ... Guerra's students were not only excited about the material but also about coming to class. ... I noticed while reading "Me Talk Pretty One Day," David Sedaris writes about his teacher not being a very good one. ... This is why it is so important for teachers to inspire their students. ...

• Word Count: 1444
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School