Black History Month Project by Leonardo Sanchez https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws English 2 (H) en-us 2022-01-31 18:03:45 UTC 2022-02-01 01:41:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5e3.png I, Too - By Langston Hughes 2408117 https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022431168 I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.

Tomorrow,
I’ll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody’ll dare
Say to me,
“Eat in the kitchen,”
Then.

Besides,
They’ll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed—

I, too, am America.

]]> 2022-01-31 23:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022431168 What I think about the poem. 2408117 https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022431754 I think the poem is written with a lot of meaning and definitely felt like the poet was writing with his heart. I think the poem is constructed very well leaving a clear message for the reader and giving an overall statement about the topic. ]]> 2022-01-31 23:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022431754 Why I chose this poem. 2408117 https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022431901 I chose this poem because it was short, concise, and straight to the point. It wasn't too long either making this a very obvious and easy pick for me.]]> 2022-01-31 23:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022431901 Why I like this poem. 2408117 https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022432113 I like this poem because the message it conveys is very strong and not a lot of poems are as straightforward as this one. It's short and concise, it's perfect for an audience who wants to get straight to the point! This is why I like this poem.]]> 2022-01-31 23:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022432113 How this poem makes me feel. 2408117 https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022432479 This poem makes me feel brave and strong. It shows how you need to take pride in yourself before others showcasing that you don't have to meet certain peoples requirements. It feels great to know that there is other people in the world with the same views giving you a good boost in your emotional and general behavior. ]]> 2022-01-31 23:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022432479 How this poem makes me think/challenges me. 2408117 https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022433144 This poem really made me think back to various moments in life where I felt excluded because of my skin tone and because of my nationality. This poem really brought back memories and makes me see and visualize how big WE can be in life no matter what anyone says or thinks.]]> 2022-01-31 23:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022433144 What I hope others get from it. 2408117 https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022433338 I hope others are able to see what the message this poem conveys and that is we are all alike! Racism has always been a huge problem in society and I think by looking at this poem, others can slowly start to realize how much racism has impacted our ways of living with others.]]> 2022-01-31 23:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022433338 Who is the speaker in this poem? What kind of person is he or she? 2408117 https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022452631 I think there is no exact speaker in this poem, its more of a message each and every individual person who has gone through racism or discrimination wants to spread. This person has suffered long enough to the point where they are used to it. This doesn't mean they have accepted their fate because deep down they know they are all alike.]]> 2022-02-01 00:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022452631 To whom is the speaker speaking, or in other words, who is the audience? 2408117 https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022456834 I think the speaker isn't really speaking to anyone specific, I feel like its a message for everyone and all types of people. The message overall conveys that everyone is equal no matter who are what they may represent. The overall targets people who have suffered from racism/discrimination, people who have been guilty of making such remarks against others, and people who feel less than or more highly than others. In reality, it's a reality check of everyone being equal whether or not they like it or not. ]]> 2022-02-01 00:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022456834 What is the situation and what is the setting in time (era) and place? 2408117 https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022461126 The setting obviously takes place in America, specifically when racism was at its peak. People of color were being seperated from others causing this huge problem with racism being the main cause. Obviously, people of color were outnumbered and laws were created about this. Some stood quiet doing as they were told and others spoke up. A way of speaking up was writing through poetry which obviously had an impact since things have greatly changed since then.]]> 2022-02-01 00:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022461126 What is the purpose of the poem? 2408117 https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022466494 The purpose of this poem is to spread the message that whatever anyone says you will always be on the same level as them. This poem conveys the hardships of what people went through during the era where racism was at its peak. This poem is here to give hope to others and essentially make sure everyone gets through life safely.]]> 2022-02-01 00:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022466494 State the poem’s central idea or theme in a singular sentence. 2408117 https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022469706 No matter what they say or do, I will always remain proud and stand high because that's what life made me be which is exactly what life made you be as well.]]> 2022-02-01 00:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022469706 Describe the structure of the poem. How does this relate to content? 2408117 https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022516342 The poem is structured with an opening, two stanzas and the ending. It's very similar to content because it allows the reader to interpret what the poem is about in many different ways. The poem itself starts off with the title and ends with the title emphasizing the title is something very important to analyze and carefully think of.]]> 2022-02-01 01:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/2408117/vs455puhe8s9y2ws/wish/2022516342