Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance

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Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance Poetry Unit

Objective(s) Today we will: Read a nonfiction passage to become familiar with his life and work; and the Harlem Renaissance. Read and analyze the poem, “Harlem.” RI.8.1, RI.8.2, R1.8.3, R1.8.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, RL.8.6, RL.8.10, W.8.9, W.8.10, L.8.1, L.8.3, L.8.4, L.8.5, L.8.6, SL.8.1, SL.8.6

I see… I think… I wonder…

You will now view a short video about the Harlem Renaissance and Langston Hughes biography. Pay close attention and take notes, you will have to answer a few questions afterward. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/harlem-renaissance/videos/harlem-renaissance?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false https://www.biography.com/video/langston-hughes-mini-biography-2174109638

This is both an English & Reading Grade! Langston Hughes Doodle Notes 1 Independent Practice Use your notes from the Harlem Renaissance and Langston Hughes, along with the information in the nonfiction text about these topics, to complete the Doodle Notes. This is both an English & Reading Grade! 6pts. each

I see… I think… I wonder…

This is both an English & Reading Grade! Langston Hughes Doodle Notes 2 Independent Practice Use your notes from the Harlem Renaissance and Langston Hughes, along with the information in the nonfiction text about these topics, to complete the Doodle Notes. This is both an English & Reading Grade! 12 pts. each

Now, let’s look at some poetry by Langston Hughes. I see… I think… I wonder…

Harlem by Langston Hughes Original title What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? Changed title Hughes touches on the human spirit and experience with this poem about dreams.

Harlem by Langston Hughes Delayed; postponed; held back What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? To generate pus; rot; irritation

This is both an English & Reading Grade! Langston Hughes “Harlem” Poem Analysis Flip Book Independent Practice This is both an English & Reading Grade! 25 pts. each