Part A:
Write your own version of this poem, “I, Too”
Start your poem with the phrase “I, too, sing America” This poem should be a reflection of your values, beliefs and morals. Please ensure that the poem has a minimum of 4 stanzas.
After you complete your poem, share with us what you think Langston Hughes is talking about and why?
I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.
Tomorrow,
I’ll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody’ll dare
Say to me,
“Eat in the kitchen,”
Then.
Besides,
They’ll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed—
I, too, am America.
Part B:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:fbd80161-9d19-3528-8f1d-feb62faa3866
from The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man” (p. 387-395) by James Weldon Johnson
Explain what literary movement was The Autobiography of an Ex-colored man associated with? Provide supporting details and in-text citations to support your answer.
Analyze and provide your reflection / point of view on this read.
Part C:
When the Negro was in Vogue” p. 632-39 by Langston huges.
In a 1-2 page essay write your reflection and analysis of this reading. Support your writing with evidence from text. Within your essay, answer the following questions with evidence from text:
What is the tone of the author?
What does it mean to be in Vogue mean?
How does the author feel about white people? Why? How do you feel about the authors views?
Are any themes in this story the same for today?
When was this story written?
What is the main idea of this story? (Essentially in your own words what is the story about?
D:
Lift every voice and sing by Alicia keys.
After reading the poem and now watching this video were any feelings similar or different evoked?
What correlations can you make after watching video of Alicia Keys, the history and context of this poem/song, to our current time? Please share any imagery in the video that stood out and why?
E: Base on the virtual tour describe three important facts about Ellis Island. Provide details and explain why these facts are important to you.
You may feel free to share anecdotes of your family members experience at Ellis Island.
Part F:
Share your favorite jazz clip modern or older. Explain why it is your favorite jazz clip?
What are your overall thoughts about jazz its origination and where it is today?
G: Writing Prompt: After reading the “The New Colossus” write a short interpretive essay of this poem.
Describe your interpretation of the poem.
Provide specifics examples from the poem to support your interpretation.
From your textbook, Read: William Carlos Williams “Hell’s Kitchen” (p. 713-25)
In essay form write in 2 pages or more:
Choose a theme from “Hell’s Kitchen”, analyze your read and share your personal thoughts/reflection and analysis. Support with evidence from your reading.
