Analyzing Imagery and Figurative Language in Langston Hughes' Poetry, Lecture notes of Dynamics

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What Happens to a Dream Deferred?

Analyzing the Poetry of Langston Hughes

MIND MOVIES

GUIDING QUESTION

• How can we use imagery to analyze poems?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

CLUEsters can:

• compare and contrast two poems by determining

the meaning of words and phrases as they are

used in text.

• write an opinion about which poem best uses

imagery to convey its meaning (using examples

from the poem to support their opinion).

• represent textual information through

illustration.

Dream Variations

by Langston Hughes

1. Hold fast to dreams
2. For if dreams die
3. Life is a broken-winged bird
4. That cannot fly.
5. Hold fast to dreams
6. For when dreams go
7. Life is a barren field
8. Frozen with snow.

Harlem (A Dream Deferred)

by Langston Hughes

1. What happens to a dream deferred?
2. Does it dry up
3. like a raisin in the sun?
4. Or fester like a sore—
5. And then run?
6. Does it stink like rotten meat?
7. Or crust and sugar over—
8. like a syrupy sweet?
9. Maybe it just sags
10. like a heavy load. 11****. Or does it explode?

The Group Dynamics of Creative

Problem Solving (CPS)

• Creative Problem Solving uses a structured, step by-step plan to solve problems. It is designed to stimulate creative thinking and encourage cooperation. CLUEsters are required to:
• Think: Brainstorm for at least three solutions to the problem.
• Evaluate: Critique your brainstorming ideas based on a set criteria.
• Decide: Select your best idea.
• Act: Plan your idea and present it to the class.

Rules for what is expected during

a group dynamics activity:

• Takes turns
• Everyone participates
• Always do your best
• Make sure to use a 6” voice
• Share materials and ideas

Romare Bearden’s Artwork

Big Sister, 1968 Mother and Child, 1971

Creative Problem Solving Rubric Creative Thinking Criteria Advanced (True Blue Clue) Proficient Below Proficient Group work The group functioned exceptionally well. All members listened to, shared with and supported the efforts of others. The group (all members) was on task! The group functioned pretty well. Most members listened to, shared with and supported the efforts of others. The group (all members) was almost always on task! The group functioned fairly well but was dominated by one or two members. The group (all members) was almost always on task! Originality/Creativity Used unusual; one of a kind ideas Ideas are unusually creative. Some unusual/creative ideas. No, evidence of unusual/creative ideas. Organization: Planned the work; and worked the plan. Ideas are well planned around the theme of the activity. Ideas show some planning No plan; ideas are put together randomly. Neat and Attractive: All pieces of the collage fit neatly on the page. They do not go beyond the border. Eye catching; Beyond expectations. Neat Inadequate; not neat Point of View - Purpose Establishes a purpose and maintains a clear focus throughout. Establishes a purpose early on and maintains focus for most of the presentation. Establishes a purpose but the focus is fuzzy

CRITIQUE

• Self –Assessment
• Peer Assessment
• Activity Critique