Dreaming

During this session, we read “Harlem” by Langston Hughes to reinforce our knowledge of similes and imagery. We discussed the imagery of the poem and how it characterizes the dream itself in the poem. After understanding the historical context in which Hughes wrote this poem, we talked about the possibility of dreams and who is afforded the opportunity to actualize them in our country. Students shared their own dreams for the future and we discussed some possible action steps to get there, then turned them into figurative language! Here’s an example from one of our poets below:

“To Be a Better Drawer” by X.V.

I will work on one art skill with the passion of a scholar

gather supplies for the journey of my future

more pencils and paper

find a quiet room

to take a break

a break shall heal my mind, body, and soul