Classwork; Let America Be America Again

1. Choose one of the following in honor of Black History Month to read.
2. Write a response on your blog, fully answering the questions.

Langston Hughes' biography and poem

Photo; http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/odyssey/archive/09/0911001r.jpg

1. Who is Langston Hughes writing this poem for?

Langston Hughes was talking to America through this poem;

1. Why was "America never America" to the poet?

America was never America to Hughes because American meant equality and freedom. There was none of that like that;

1. How did his personal experience contribute to this poem?

His personal experience contributed to this poem because he knew exactly what life was, as described in the poem.

1. How has America changed since Hughes wrote it?

America has changed a little since Hughes wrote this poem. America has more opportunities then in the past, more people have more chance to succeed nowadays;

1. What are three aspects of America that Hughes would still be ashamed of?

Three aspects of America that Hughes would still be ashamed of are following;;
1. African Americans fighting one another.
2. EVERYONE has the same opportunities as the next.
3. Equality...

1. What are three aspects of America that would make Hughes proud?

1. There was actual freedom for blacks
2. We are seen as equal as the white men.
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1. How does this poem make you feel about America?

Like as a "citizen", we have came a long way to succeed our dream of wanting to be seen equal and the same