Looking at Literature with a Beat: Poem and Song Pairings Analysis and Activities BookLooking at Literature with a Beat includes 10 poems from 10 American authors and eras, with accompanying songs that either directly refer to the poem or convey a theme that is similar to the poem. Each unit features: short biographies of the poet and the songwriter; background and summary for both the poem and the lyrics to provide context for students; poem and song lyrics with close reading exercises presented in two columns. The left hand column