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● Describe the diction in the last half of this poem (Starting at Line 35)
○ Where do you see it change in certain places?
○ Look for 8 contrasting optimistic(4) and pessimistic(4) word choices. Be
ready to explain the positive and negative connotations of the words you
pick and how they relate to Hughe’s America.
○ Find phrases and words that repeat themselves. Why would repetition of
this phrase be meaningful?
○ End Rhyme Scheme- pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song.
It is usually referred to by using letters to indicate which lines rhyme; lines
designated with the same letter all rhyme with each other.
■ What is the rhyme scheme in the poem? Identify it.
■ Where does it change?
■ How does the rhyme scheme connect to the larger message of breaking
free from the barriers of modernity?
○ Anaphora/Repetition
■ Anaphora is the repetition of words or phrases in order to place greater
emphasis on what is being repeated. In poetry this device is commonly
employed with the first word or words in a line. In this poem, how many
times do you see anaphora?
■ What is being repeated in each section? (Hint: lines 19-22)
■ What is the significance of the repetition you see within each section? In
other words, what is the point of repeating what is being repeated?
○ Imagery/Symbolism
■ Why is there more than one America in this poem? Isn’t there only one
America outside of this poem?
■ Where do you see imagery in this poem? Find 5 examples and cite the line
number. (Hint 17-18)
■ How does each image symbolize America, which America does each
example symbolize?
● Main Lesson: The main lesson will consist of two Harkness circles that will be lead by
both student teachers. The questions will be designed to probe students to engage in
critical analysis. 25 mins maximum
○ Overarching question: How does Hughes offer a criticism of the American
Dream?
● Closing: Students will reconvene in one large group with all the teachers to summarize
what they talked about and exchange ideas. 5 mins
● Homework: 1 - 2 page reflection on the following question. What is Langston Hughes
saying about modern society and the American Dream? Do you agree with him? Why or
why not?
Assessments:
Formative: Initial Do Now questions.
Summative: Discussion questions through participation and homework writing assessment.
Differentiation: Parallel teaching strategies and co-teaching instruction will be present
Technology: N/A
Future use: