Please read the poem. Then answer ALL questions 1. Watch the video of Ms. Gorman reading "The Hill We Climb." Then read the poem, underlining its most important words. Explain why you think these particular images are essential to the poem’s meaning. 2. Ms. Gorman has an extraordinary ear for subtle rhymes. Watch or reread aloud "The Hill We Climb" and listen for them. Which stood out for you? 3. Throughout the poem we find references to events from the news. Identify these lines. What do these references invite readers to reflect on about America and Americans?