The Chronicle Online: Marilyn Chin
According to this newspaper article, Chin is an activist poet who believes that poetry must "make something happen." What is her poem "The Floral Apron" trying to make happen? In your opinion, what is the purpose of the poem? Write a short analysis answering these questions, using details from the poem.

America Quilts
This is the companion site to a PBS program exploring the history, art, and personal stories of quilt making in America. It includes tips, a gallery, a quiz, a glossary, and ideas for using quilting in the classroom. After exploring the site, come up with your own idea for using quilts or quilt making in your class. Share your plan with your classmates.

The Gene Pool: Oral History Questions
Both poems deal with the passing of cultural traditions from one generation to the next. One way to learn more about your family’s history and traditions is to interview family members. Use the questions found at this site to interview an elderly relative. Take notes or use an audio or visual recording device to record the answers. Then choose three questions that yielded the most interesting responses. Record the questions and responses in the Web Links Activity Log.