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The Poetry and Prose of Langston Hughes Lesson PlanThe Poetry and Prose of Langston Hughes Lesson Plan
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The Poetry and Prose of Langston Hughes

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Eleventh graders discover the poetry of Langston Hughes. In this social issues lesson plan, 11th graders experience the views of Langston Hughes. Students read Hughes' poetry and discuss the basic theme. Students evaluate the political, religious, ethical and social influences of the time period.  

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langston hughes, poets, jim crow laws, reconstruction, social progress

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Grade
11th
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English Language Arts
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5 days
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