•  Choose two African American female poets and select two poems by each poet that you think are typical of each poet's work (either in terms of content or form). Choose one other poem by Sanchez besides “An Anthem” so that you have two of her poems. Compare and contrast the six poems and create a presentation that gives a little bit of background information on each poet, along with your observations on the poems. Your presentation can be in whatever format you choose.

•  Observe African dance and celebration. Drawing from your observations on the costumes, music, energy, and meaning, write a poem capturing your impressions.

•  Research Sanchez’s life to find out more about her social activism. Do you think there is a connection between her motivation to write and...