Hijito Carlos Andrés Gómez

"Hijito" by Carlos Andrés Gómez

Reading and Annotating

Lesson created by Joel Garza

As you reread & annotate Gómez’s “Hijito”, keep your literary antennae up for some poetic choices Gómez.

Introduction to The Breakbeat Poets Vol. 4: LatiNext with editor José Olivarez

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Discussing

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Consider in small groups or as a class the impact of each of those poetic choices.

Pre-Reading

Writing

Before you watch Gómez’s video and read the poem yourself, keep three things in mind.

Few of us think of ourselves as poets. But we all have a perspective that is worthwhile—and not just worthwhile to ourselves. We all can make meaning in our lives, even if that meaning is not always joyful or clear. Consider which of these writing prompts is the easiest gateway to knowing yourself & loving yourself, to knowing others & understanding—if not loving—others, and then respond.

Watching

Watch Gómez’s reading & explanation of "Hijito." As you listen, write down your responses to the following questions:

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