Langston Hughes Elementary Lesson Plan
Let's celebrate Langston Hughes!
Read the entries on Langston Hughes in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison and/or Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. by Arlisha Norwood, then extend the learning with this lesson plan, featuring an art activity inspired by one of Langston Hughes' most famous poems, a print-and-go poetry analysis and construction worksheet, and an original coloring page.
Included in this lesson:
Book and video recommendations
Materials list
Discussion prompt
Creative art prompt inspired by Hughes' poem "Harlem"
Print-and-go worksheet on identify the feelings and emotions conveyed in "Harlem" and prompts for students to write a poem that coveys an emotion
Langston Hughes coloring page featuring one of his famous quotations
This Black History lesson is one of the 21 lessons in our Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 21 Black History Luminaries unit. This lesson, like all the lessons in Read Glow Grow, features read alouds for all ages coupled with innovative and engaging art activities and was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
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Let's celebrate Langston Hughes!
Read the entries on Langston Hughes in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison and/or Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. by Arlisha Norwood, then extend the learning with this lesson plan, featuring an art activity inspired by one of Langston Hughes' most famous poems, a print-and-go poetry analysis and construction worksheet, and an original coloring page.
Included in this lesson:
Book and video recommendations
Materials list
Discussion prompt
Creative art prompt inspired by Hughes' poem "Harlem"
Print-and-go worksheet on identify the feelings and emotions conveyed in "Harlem" and prompts for students to write a poem that coveys an emotion
Langston Hughes coloring page featuring one of his famous quotations
This Black History lesson is one of the 21 lessons in our Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 21 Black History Luminaries unit. This lesson, like all the lessons in Read Glow Grow, features read alouds for all ages coupled with innovative and engaging art activities and was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's celebrate Langston Hughes!
Read the entries on Langston Hughes in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison and/or Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. by Arlisha Norwood, then extend the learning with this lesson plan, featuring an art activity inspired by one of Langston Hughes' most famous poems, a print-and-go poetry analysis and construction worksheet, and an original coloring page.
Included in this lesson:
Book and video recommendations
Materials list
Discussion prompt
Creative art prompt inspired by Hughes' poem "Harlem"
Print-and-go worksheet on identify the feelings and emotions conveyed in "Harlem" and prompts for students to write a poem that coveys an emotion
Langston Hughes coloring page featuring one of his famous quotations
This Black History lesson is one of the 21 lessons in our Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 21 Black History Luminaries unit. This lesson, like all the lessons in Read Glow Grow, features read alouds for all ages coupled with innovative and engaging art activities and was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!