Langston Hughes - The Poetry Magazine Archives
Resource Information
Title:  Langston Hughes - The Poetry Magazine Archives
Page address:  http://www.poetrymagazine.com/archives/2000/Feb2000/hughes.htm
Site Information
Author/Organization:  The Poetry Magazine
Root site address:  http://www.poetrymagazine.com
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
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GED Descriptor(s):    language arts - reading
Description:
This site contains a short biography of Langston Hughes, a few photographs and some of Hughe's poetry including: The Weary Blues; The Negro Speaks of Rivers; I, Too, Sing America, Let American be American Again; Poet to Bigot; and Dream Variations. I, Too, Sing America would work well for new, emerging and developing readers. Each of the poems would lead to class discussions on a variety of topics and issues.
Comments:
Extension activities could include learners writing about their reflections of a poem or writing their own poem about a topic that means a lot to them. Other learns may choose to learn more about Langston Hughes and create a multimedia presentation featuring some of his poetry. A great comprehension and visualizing activity would be for learners to illustrate a poem using clip art or through drawing.
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Ethnic Groups > African-American > well-known people > Hughes, Langston Literature and Language > authors > Hughes, Langston

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