1. Dream Poems By: Langston Hughes

2. Who is Langston Hughes Other Names: Mr. Jazz Other Names: Mr. Jazz DOB: February 1, 1902 DOB: February 1, 1902 DOD: May 22, 1967 DOD: May 22, 1967 Place of Birth: Joplin, Missouri Place of Birth: Joplin, Missouri MO : He helped start the “jazz poetry” movement. He was related to the first elected black public official which made dealing with race issues heavily prominent in his writing. His father did not support his poetry but Hughes was driven to be known as a poet and not simply a black poet. MO : He helped start the “jazz poetry” movement. He was related to the first elected black public official which made dealing with race issues heavily prominent in his writing. His father did not support his poetry but Hughes was driven to be known as a poet and not simply a black poet. Poems : Poems : Let America Be America Again Let America Be America Again Dream Deferred Dream Deferred Justice Justice Daybreak in Alabama Daybreak in Alabama

3. LET’S REVIEW TPCASTT

4. TPCASTT TitleRead the title and write what you THINK it means before you read it. ParaphraseRewrite the poem in your own words. What does it literally mean? ConnotationWrite the connotative or interpretive meaning of the poem. What’s below the surface? What poetic devices does the writer use? AttitudeHow does the speaker/poet use words to express his or her attitude toward the subject (tone, diction, images, mood, etc.) ShiftsNote shifts in speakers and in attitudes (are there any changes?) TitleNow look at the title again and discuss the meaning on an interpretive level. ThemeWhat is the main idea behind the poem? What is the poet saying?

5. HERE WE GO…

6. Dreams Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow.

7. Work on this one with a partner

8. The Dream Keeper Bring me all of your dreams, You dreamer, Bring me all your Heart melodies That I may wrap them In a blue cloud-cloth Away from the too-rough fingers Of the world.

9. Work on this one quietly on your own

10. Dream Variations To fling my arms wide In some place of the sun, To whirl and to dance Till the white day is done. Then rest at cool evening Beneath a tall tree While night comes on gently, Dark like me- That is my dream! To fling my arms wide In the face of the sun, Dance! Whirl! Whirl! Till the quick day is done. Rest at pale evening... A tall, slim tree... Night coming tenderly Black like me.

11. What are dreams?

12. Let’s get writing We are going to plan the following dream topic essays in groups.

13. Persuasive #1 There were an estimated 38 million immigrants in the United States in 2008, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2010, 9.6 million came from Mexico, 1.9 million from China and about a million from Canada. According to hate crime statistics published annually by the FBI, anti-Latino hate crimes rose by almost 35% between 2003 and 2007, the latest year for which statistics are available. Read: There were an estimated 38 million immigrants in the United States in 2008, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2010, 9.6 million came from Mexico, 1.9 million from China and about a million from Canada. According to hate crime statistics published annually by the FBI, anti-Latino hate crimes rose by almost 35% between 2003 and 2007, the latest year for which statistics are available. Think: Think: “The pursuit of the American Dream has been alive in the imagination of its immigrants since the beginning of the nation. Many people have been inspired by the belief that in the United States, hard work leads to prosperity and social mobility.” Why Do People Immigrate to the USA? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5154814_do-people-immigrate- usa.html#ixzz2HIcDdpSd Why Do People Immigrate to the USA? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5154814_do-people-immigrate- usa.html#ixzz2HIcDdpSd Write an essay stating your position on whether “The American Dream” is important or not?

14. Persuasive #2 Think: “The secret of living is giving, if you follow your dreams then you will have something worth sharing with others, hope, inspiration and a meaning to live, and that to me, is a great contribution.” http://addicted2success.com/success-advice/16-reasons-why-its- important-to-follow-your-dreams/ http://addicted2success.com/success-advice/16-reasons-why-its- important-to-follow-your-dreams/ Write an essay stating your position on whether dreams are important or not?

15. Reflect Let’s look back… Let’s look back… Which was easier? Which was easier? How could you make the other topic easier? How could you make the other topic easier?

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