The poem I Hear America Singing by Walt Whitman was first published in 1860 in his book Leaves of Grass. Read the poem thoughtfully to determine the theme of this short piece of poetry. Write a literary analysis in which you identify the theme and provide evidence from the text to support your claim. Manage your time carefully so that you can:

Read the poem;
Plan your response;
Write your response; and
Revise and edit your response.
Be sure to:

Include a claim;
Address counterclaims; and
Use evidence from the text.