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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Langston Hughes Unit PlanAnnenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Langston Hughes Unit Plan
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Annenberg Foundation
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9th - 10th
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Langston Hughes

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Poet laureate Langston Hughes is featured in this brief biography highlighting his vast collection of writings, particularly his poetry, which drew upon racial and self awareness in America. See "Langston Hughes Activities" for related materials.

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

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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Robert Frost

Annenberg Foundation
Robert Frost is featured in this brief biography which identifies Frost as a popular modernist poet who drew on the rugged life and values in rural New England. Click on "Robert Frost Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Ezra Pound

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Poet and mentor Ezra Pound is the focus of this brief biography highlighting his works and energy for new artistic movements of the early twentieth century. Click on "Ezra Pound Activities" for related materials.
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: A Literary Survey: Archive

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This search engine provides access to more than 3000 items including visual art, audio files, primary source materials, and additional texts supporting and enriching the understanding of American Literature. RI.9-10.9 US Documents,...
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Carl Sandburg

Annenberg Foundation
Carl Sandburg is featured in this biography for his politically socialistic poetry which, unlike his contemporaries tended to focus more on content then meter and rhythm. Click on "Carl Sandburg Activities" for related artifacts and...
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: William Carlos William

Annenberg Foundation
This biography highlights author William Carlos Williams' contributions to American literature with emphasis on ordinary life and everyday language, particularly in his poetry. See "William Carlos Williams Activities" for related materials.
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Claude Mc Kay

Annenberg Foundation
This is a succinct biography of Claude McKay, infamous Harlem Renaissance poet who expressed the need for the African American community in America to speak out against racism. See "Claude McKay Activities" for related materials.
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University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Langston Hughes

University of Illinois
If you are looking for biographical information on Langston Hughes and/or excerpts and reviews of his work, this site is a bonanza! The table of contents makes it easy to click to the section you want.
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Jean Toomer

Annenberg Foundation
This is a brief biography of Jean Toomer, an African American author of poetry and short stories, published in many magazines in the early twentieth century. Click on "Jean Toomer Activities" for related materials.
9th - 10th English Language Arts
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Southern Renaissance: Zora Neale Hurston

Annenberg Foundation
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