This lesson uses Palestinian art and poetry to introduce students to the process of reading a visual text in isolation, with background information about the artist, and in response to another text. In doing so, students are encouraged to explore themes of identity, resistance, exile, and nostalgia within works of art and literature. This lesson was designed with an ELA or Art classroom in mind, but can be used in a variety of content contexts as needed. This lesson is meant to be adapted and modified to suit the needs of your students and curriculum.