Read Write Think: Discovering a Passion for Poetry W/ Langston Hughes

After analyzing examples of contemporary youth poetry as well as the poetry of Langston Hughes, students will use the Internet to conduct research on how events in the world have shaped Hughes' work. They will cite specific examples that link their interpretation of the poem to the sociohistorical context in which it was written. Finally, each student will work individually to create an original poem that communicates a personal view on a current world issue.