Mother to Son by Langston Hughes - Poetry Presentation and Assignments
Mother to Son by Langston Hughes - Poetry Presentation and Assignments: Immerse your students to one of Langston Hughes' most famous poems with this ready-to-use poetry resource. This lesson introduces Langston Hughes' poignant poem, "Mother to Son," using an extended metaphor of a set of stairs. The monologue from a mother to her son offers profound advice to keep climbing, regardless of life's challenges. This works great as Black History Month poetry lesson or as a Mother's Day resource, but it can also work for any time of the year. This resource includes a presentation and assignments to facilitate a deep understanding and appreciation of Hughes' poem.
Included in This "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes Poetry Lesson:
➡️ Mother to Son by Langston Hughes Presentation: Use this 27-slide presentation to guide students through the profound poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes. These slides guide you through the entire lesson, offering insights into Langston Hughes, presenting the poem, and delving into comprehension and analysis questions with detailed answers. The presentation also explores the historical context of the Harlem Renaissance, poetry structure, theme, symbolism, extended metaphor, diction, and tone, providing a thorough understanding and analysis of the poem.
➡️ Printable Full-Text of the Poem: Print this eye-catching poem for students to reference as they complete the below activities.
➡️ Mother to Son Reading Questions: Reinforce understanding with a one-page assignment featuring comprehension questions related to "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes. A detailed answer key is provided to review with students.
➡️ Mother to Son Poetry Writing Assignment: Encourage creativity and literary exploration with a poetry writing assignment inspired by "Mother to Son." Students are tasked with crafting their own poem following the same structure but with a different extended metaphor. Pre-writing and good copy sheets are included.
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