This document discusses using poetry to explore cultural identity. It provides objectives for using poetry to boost self-esteem and understand issues like identity crisis and racism. It outlines literary elements to look for in poems, such as rhythm, metaphor, imagery and theme. Examples of identity-related poems are provided along with definitions of terms used in the poems like "Chicano" and "Aztec." The document aims to show how poetry can be used to discover and express one's cultural identity.