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After reading the background information about the author and purpose of his writings, think about the YELLOW HIGHLIGHTED TEXT. What do you notice or wonder about these terms/phrases? What connections can you make to any prior knowledge (social studies)?

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I wonder what sort of experience he had with segregation.

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I wonder if jazz poetry inspired any other types of music or arts that I would see today, how did the poetry change our views during segregation?

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I notice that key words help us make connections to what we know in our own ways.

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The political tumoral and social unrest has some ties to current events and unrest in our country now.

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I noticed this is about Harlem and other peoples experiences during that time frame. The text shares how folks got through this era and how their determination to make a difference in future lives of African Americans.

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I noticed this is about Harlem and other peoples experiences during that time frame. The text shares how folks got through this era and how their determination to make a difference in future lives of African Americans.

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I wonder about why he used Walt Whitman as a model for his poetry.

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I wonder if his poems did inspire future generations.

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I wonder if his poems did inspire future generations.

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I remember from social studies and language arts that segregation was a big problem in the 50s-70s. There were many people who fought against this. Some, like Martin Luther King Jr, used peaceful protest. Others, like Malcolm X, used some violence to try to make change. Rosa Parks also used peaceful protest and was arrested because of it.

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I wonder what Hughes' most famous/inflential work is

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Although he is being segregated, he still keeps good spirits.

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He is trying to explain how things worked back then.

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He is a strong soul as he realizes his times and does what he has to knowing that he is eating well and growing strong to one day change the way things are going.

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He is a strong soul as he realizes his times and does what he has to knowing that he is eating well and growing strong to one day change the way things are going.

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He is remarkably resilient in the face of adversity and discrimination.

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Who is sending him to eat in the kitchen? Does it just mean he is not welcome to eat around others?

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Who is sending him to eat in the kitchen? Does it just mean he is not welcome to eat around others?

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I noticed that the speaker is being treated differently. Based on the background I would guess this was during segregation.

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Langston Hughes is discussing racism and how was segregated. Despite this he is resilient and working towards his goal.

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when in his life does he write this experience from

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LH is positive in a time that should not be positive. This is his normalcy. And he is happy to be fed and strong.

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He is a bit bolder today in saying that he will not eat in the kitchen if they send him away.

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He is a bit bolder today in saying that he will not eat in the kitchen if they send him away.

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When he says "Tomorrow", he means one day all people will be treated equally.

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Tomorrow might mean that someday he will eat at the table with everyone else. meaning he will no longer be segregated

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Tomorrow might mean that someday he will eat at the table with everyone else. meaning he will no longer be segregated

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He is talking about a future he hopes for. Tomorrow could be any time in the future in this case. He is expecting it to change

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Langston Hughes is discussing how that segregation (racism on a broader scale) will come to an end and he and other non-white Americans will be treated equal.

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The speaker knows that segregation won't last forever and he will overcome this racism

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He speaks of the future of America without Jim Crow.

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I notice now that the speaker is adamant to be included and do not want to be separated any longer. His tone has changed.

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When he says I too am america he is saying he is also part of America

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When he says I too am america he is saying he is also part of America

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He is saying that I also belong here and deserve to sit at the table.

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Equity without discrimination.

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He is seeing in the future and sees that he is also American and that he will one day be accepted if he continues to be bold and strong in his convictions.

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He is seeing in the future and sees that he is also American and that he will one day be accepted if he continues to be bold and strong in his convictions.

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He knows that he is great, and can add to the world, but that he will always been seen in a shameful way, not as a beautiful american.

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Hughes is just as much American as anybody else

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The speaker is hopeful that with the change that is coming all people will be seen as beautiful.

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He knows that America is not only white people, its all races and colors. He know that one day segregation will end.

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Langston Hughes is commenting how those that segregated will be ashamed of their past actions.