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Langston Hughes: Voice Among Voices

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Students study Langston Hughes's poetry, short stories, and his first autobiography. They read and appreciate the candid, honest and powerful creative masterpieces of this black genius and discuss the numerous universal themes and their subtle, underlying meanings as they highlight the tensions, the inequities, and the hope for greater opportunity.

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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Langston Hughes- Mini Biography

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Neh: Edsit Ement: The Poet's Voice: Langston Hughes and You

National Endowment for the Humanities
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9th - 10th English Language Arts
Instructional Video

Annenberg Learner: Voices & Visions: Langston Hughes

Annenberg Foundation
James Baldwin and biographer Arnold Rampersad discuss the works and influence of African American writer Langston Hughes. There are also several links to other resources about Hughes. Video is part of a series entitled "Voices and...
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The Poetry Archive: "I, Too" by Langston Hughes

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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...
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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.
9th - 10th English Language Arts
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Poets.org: Langston Hughes

Academy of American Poets
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Better Lesson: Dylan Thomas v. Langston Hughes

Better Lesson
Learners will be given poems by Dylan Thomas and Langston Hughes and will determine the differing structure, style, and content of each poem. Included are detailed plans, copies of the poems, and examples of student work.
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University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Langston Hughes: Hughes's Life and Career

University of Illinois
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Loc: Journeys and Crossings: Langston Hughes and His Poetry

Library of Congress
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