October 16th, 2015 AIM: Can I identify the central idea in Langston Hughes, "Dreams Deferred" poem, and Dr. King's, "I Have a Dream Speech"? DO NOW: Define the terms from the Civil Rights Packet.
The following terms will provide a frame of reference for many of our discussions throughout the year. St ereotypes Prejudice Discrimination Racism
A Dream Deferred L angston Hughes ( ) Wh at 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?
Excerpt from “Not Afraid” E minem Think about how these lyrics connect to Dr. King's speech.