Harlem
BY LANGSTON HUGHES
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?
Discussion Questions:
Notes Add - ons:
Use the Figurative Language Chart (available here as a downloadable PDF) to analyze the similes and metaphors in the poem. Complete the work in your notes by re-reading, discussing with your group and analyzing each line carefully.
Groups/Presentations
DIRECTIONS: Each group is responsible for analyzing a specific piece of the poem. You will be presenting to the class - each group will have roles to fulfill.
You must provide the class with great notes- groups should collaborate to extract as much information and annotation of poem as possible. YOu may also ask class questions to help them further their understanding. You are the teachers
JOBS:
a. Recorder - write down notes for group. Summarize ideas.
b. Speaker - you will present findings to the class.
c. Questioner - help group ask on (found in the text) and under (analytical, not explicitly in text, but proven with evidence) the surface questions.
d. Clarifier - help clarify/explain unfamiliar ideas or concepts.
GROUP PRODUCT: You will create a word document for the notes - that will be printed out - one for each person in your group, and one for Ms. Haro. Due before you present (so I can take notes on your notes and presentation). You will be sharing your findings with the class.
INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT: You will be responsible for compiling all of the notes from your group and also for gathering notes through the presentations given by your classmates.
You will be writing an analysis of the poem, Harlem, as a whole. You are expected to write a page long analysis of the poem - line by line - connecting to your personal life or the real world.
Notes are to be complete before class ends.
Poetry analysis is due at the next class.
Questions? Ask me or come to office hours - Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 3:30 - 4:30
BY LANGSTON HUGHES
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?
Discussion Questions:
- What central question does the poem ask?
- Why do you think Hansberry chose this poem as her preface?
- Hughes develops the poem using a series of questions, what is he asking?
- What is Hughes' message about dreams deferred?
- How do "dreams deferred" relate to the American Dream?
Notes Add - ons:
Use the Figurative Language Chart (available here as a downloadable PDF) to analyze the similes and metaphors in the poem. Complete the work in your notes by re-reading, discussing with your group and analyzing each line carefully.
Groups/Presentations
DIRECTIONS: Each group is responsible for analyzing a specific piece of the poem. You will be presenting to the class - each group will have roles to fulfill.
You must provide the class with great notes- groups should collaborate to extract as much information and annotation of poem as possible. YOu may also ask class questions to help them further their understanding. You are the teachers
JOBS:
a. Recorder - write down notes for group. Summarize ideas.
b. Speaker - you will present findings to the class.
c. Questioner - help group ask on (found in the text) and under (analytical, not explicitly in text, but proven with evidence) the surface questions.
d. Clarifier - help clarify/explain unfamiliar ideas or concepts.
GROUP PRODUCT: You will create a word document for the notes - that will be printed out - one for each person in your group, and one for Ms. Haro. Due before you present (so I can take notes on your notes and presentation). You will be sharing your findings with the class.
INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT: You will be responsible for compiling all of the notes from your group and also for gathering notes through the presentations given by your classmates.
You will be writing an analysis of the poem, Harlem, as a whole. You are expected to write a page long analysis of the poem - line by line - connecting to your personal life or the real world.
Notes are to be complete before class ends.
Poetry analysis is due at the next class.
Questions? Ask me or come to office hours - Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 3:30 - 4:30