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Langston Hughes

Today’s Walking Classroom podcast focuses on the famous African-American poet and writer, Langston Hughes. Langston Hughes’ childhood inspired his later writing success. His grandmother taught him the importance of his culture and the many books he read sparked a love of written expression. The art and music of the Harlem Renaissance also inspired much of his writing.

Health Message: Vitamins & Minerals
Character Value: Perseverance

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Common Core

L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:
RL.3.1, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, L.3.5, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, L.4.5, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, L.5.5, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, L.6.5, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, L.7.5, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, L.8.5, SL.8.1, SL.8.4

Supplemental Resource Links and Downloads

Quiz: (Make sure you're already logged into your Gmail account, then click to copy this Google form to your Google Drive. Quiz keys are here.)
Langston Hughes Google Quiz https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TJXRlFklZuYznPOVlj1mQQOyZa8W1vGblZ-z-gx1sRo/copy

Slide Deck:
Langston Hughes Slide Deck https://thewalkingclassroom.box.com/s/bwhim9acxt3jabzxj32o2zzrl2an1axl

Related Videos:


The Weary Blues
1:43

Has Langston Hughes reading one of his poems.


Langston Hughes & the Harlem Renaissance (Crash Course Kids)
11:31

Discusses the Harlem Rensaissance with cartoons.

Additional Resources:


Langston Hughes Quiz
Online Activity

Test knowledge of Langston Hughes in this multiple choice quiz.


The Poet’s Voice: Langston Hughes and You
Multi-Day Project

Learn about an author’s voice in this journaling and writing project from the National Endowment for the Humanities.


Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes
Printable or Worksheet

Demonstrate knowledge of Langston Hughes in this Education.com reading comprehension exercise.


The Blues and Langston Hughes
Hands-on Activity

Explore and create blues poems in this activity by Smithsonian Education.

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