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Common Lit: "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes PrimaryCommon Lit: "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes Primary
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CommonLit
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6th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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Primary

Common Lit: "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes

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This is the full text of the poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes. It includes a short bio of Langston Hughes and a focuses for the reader: As you read, take notes on the metaphor and larger message presented in the text. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]

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poetry, langston hughes

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poems, "mother to son" by langston hughes, african american poetry, commonlit, harlem renaissance, commonlit.org, poem grade 7, take notes on the metaphor and larger message

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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