Worksheet
Curated OER

Harlem (Dream Deferred) Theme of Choices

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "Harlem," by Langston Hughes. Students may also complete their choice of 2 reading activities suggested.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Harlem (Dream Deferred) Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on the Langton Hughes poem.
Worksheet
Curated OER

A Dream Deferred

For Students Higher Ed
In this English grammar worksheet, students focus on the poetry of Langston Hughes. Students complete 5 fill in the blank questions using the interactive drop down menu for each.    
Worksheet
Curated OER

Harlem (Dream Deferred) Theme of Dreams, Hopes, and Plans

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension activity, learners respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "Harlem." Students may also complete their choice of 2 reading activities suggested.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Harlem (Dream Deferred) Theme of Transience

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on theme of transience in "Harlem." Students may also complete their choice of 2 reading activities suggested. .
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Other

The Poetry Archive: "I, Too" by Langston Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
From The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes, by permission of David Higham Associates, a recording from The Dream Keeper and Other Poems and a written version of "I, Too", written by Langston Hughes are provided on this site. Multiple...
Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Langston Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of Langston Hughes, followed by several of his poems (some complete with audio clips) and a bibliography of his more influential works.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Journeys and Crossings: Langston Hughes and His Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch and listen to a webcast of David Kresh, Reference Specialist in Poetry at the Library of Congress, discuss Langston Hughes, including his poetry and other writings, and the impact of his life and work both during the Harlem...
Handout
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Reading Guide to Langston Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide discusses Langston Hughes's body of poetry, as well as briefly analyzing characteristics in several individual poems. The site also offers an interview with writer Afaa Weaver regarding Hughes's works, discussion questions, a...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Drama: Introduction to a Raisin in the Sun

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson is an introduction to the play "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry, which is set in Chicago in the 1950s. It features links to two of Langston Hughes's poems that influenced the title of the play and a Lorraine...