Poem Analysis: Look Beneath The Surface

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Based on the poem “Look Beneath the Surface”, I would ensure every student that comes
into my JROTC classroom feel comfortable and welcome no matter their cultural
background, skin color, or country of origin.
According to the first stanza, the student’s voice may sound different due to an accent.
It shows the student has the knowledge and capability of speaking two languages.
Respect would be key in my classroom. I would not tolerate any teasing or disparaging
remarks against a student’s skill in language. It does not matter if the student’s voice
sounds different, everyone in the classroom should listen to that student with respect. I
would make sure that they are treated with respect.
According to the second stanza, I would ensure that the

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