Join us for another great discussion about Democracy a Sara Holbrook poem.
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Essential Question: How do people express opinions in meaningful ways?
Learning Target: I can analyze and understand the purpose of poetry
Standards: RL.7.1- 7.6, L.7.2- conventions of standard English, L.7.4 Vocabulary acquisition and use.RL7.5 Interpret word choice to gain clear meaning
Homework- Due Tomorrow May 8
Summarize the key idea of “Democracy” by Langston Hughes. Write the central idea and supporting details( at least 4-5 details)
Summarize the key idea of “Democracy” by Langston Hughes. Write the central idea and supporting details( at least 4-5 details)
Central idea and supporting details. In “Democracy, …….
Democracy
Democracy will not come
Today, this year
Nor ever
Through compromise and fear.
I have as much right
As the other fellow has
To stand
On my two feet
And own the land.
I tire so of hearing people say,
Let things take their course.
Tomorrow is another day.
I do not need my freedom when I'm dead.
I cannot live on tomorrow's bread.
Freedom
Is a strong seed
Planted
In a great need.
I live here, too.
I want freedom
Just as you.
Langston Hughes
Today, this year
Nor ever
Through compromise and fear.
I have as much right
As the other fellow has
To stand
On my two feet
And own the land.
I tire so of hearing people say,
Let things take their course.
Tomorrow is another day.
I do not need my freedom when I'm dead.
I cannot live on tomorrow's bread.
Freedom
Is a strong seed
Planted
In a great need.
I live here, too.
I want freedom
Just as you.
Langston Hughes
