These days we prioritize the Argumentative Essay as a writing format, using the terms claim, evidence, and analysis. Our students dutifully write accordingly and gradually improve their analytical writing skills. What often gets sidelined is creative writing, especially poetry. Here's an activity that involves poetry analysis and writing, using Sandburg's famous poem "Chicago." I have students read the poem aloud (it really begs to be read aloud) with 8 readers, then we break it down and anal