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The Color of Water: Chapter 14
Directions: Read the following poem. What do you think is the central message of this poem? Explain in 3-5
sentences.
“We Real Cool”
by Gwendolyn Brooks
THE POOL PLAYERS. SEVEN AT THE GOLDEN SHOVEL.
We real cool. We
Left school. We
Lurk late. We
Strike straight. We
Sing sin. We
Thin gin. We
Jazz June. We
Die soon.
After reading chapter 14, explain James’ behavior and how it relates to the message of the speaker in the poem.