1. “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes
In cooperative/collaborative groups, discuss the question given and cite textual evidence that supports your opinions.
Follow the directions below to complete the activity.
Get into assigned cooperative/collaborative groups.
Using the Accountable Talk rubric, discuss the following question: In “Mother to Son,” the persona of the poem says, “But all the time/ I’se been a-climbin’ on,/And reachin’ landin’s/And turnin’ corners.” Discuss the central metaphor for the poem.
Using the iPad app called Corkulous, post your sticky notes of your group comments and thoughts. Be sure to include any textual evidence or clues that support your opinions.
This task uses:
Common Core/NG Standard(s):
SL.7.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
.L7.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language.
SL.7.5 Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Toni Goodwin
School: Maplewood Middle School
Grade Level/Subject: 6-8th Grade/ELA
Special Directions/Considerations: Download the Corkulous app to student i-Pads.
Activity Evaluation: Accountable Talk Discussion Rubric
Prerequisites for students: Accountable Talk lesson (with student discussion starters and rubric) Rubric: Text being used Prentice Hall Literature for Grade Seven.