Naomi Shihab Nye reads "Separation Wall"

The poem 'Separation Wall' from 'The Tiny Journalist' is read to highlight the numerous separations and walls in today's world. It uses metaphors like sour milk and cucumbers to explore themes of identity and normalcy. The speaker reflects on personal experiences and perceptions, questioning what it means to be seen as normal. The poem ends with a hopeful vision for future generations, imagining a world beyond the walls, filled with possibilities and learning.

What is the main theme introduced in the poem 'Separation Wall'?

• The importance of education

• The concept of separation and walls

• The beauty of nature

• The power of technology

In the poem, what everyday task is used to explore feelings of normalcy?

• Slicing cucumbers

• Cooking a meal

• Walking a dog

• Reading a book

How does the speaker's grandmother describe her sense of normalcy?

• She always feels normal, but others don't see her that way

• She feels normal when she is alone

• She feels normal only on special occasions

• She never feels normal

What does the speaker wish for the children in the future?

• To become famous

• To see a world full of opportunities

• To travel the world

• To learn multiple languages

What metaphor is used to describe the other side of the wall?

• A circus that hasn't opened yet

• A library

• A mountain

• A garden