Because the epitaph by Langston Hughes begins the play, its theme rings a chord throughout.  

·        Write an original poem with one of the themes from the play. Provide instrumental music in the background, along with a backdrop/costume and prop to accompany your skit.  

·         You must dramatically read the poem and interact with the prop/backdrop/costume.  

·         Your poem must be typed and double-spaced, at least 10 lines long, have an original title, and use ALL of the following literary devices:

Rhyme or Rhythm  -  Onomatopoeia or Alliteration  -  Imagery using all five senses  -  Metaphor or Hyperbole  -  Personification or Simile 

Materials available from SBISD Campus Libraries   

These materials listed below may be shared across the district. Please contact you campus Librarian for details in how to obtain items from other campuses.

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Subscription Resources:  Restricted to SBISD. Password information is available from campus librarians.

EBSCO Literary Reference Center

Performng Politics: Poetry in a Classroom - creating poetry with a message.

Poetry Cafe is Open: Teaching Literary Devices - good review of literary devices required for assignment.

Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun - critical overview 

Masterplots' Summary of the Play 

Facts on File Bloom's Literary Reference Center - resources concerning Raisin in the Sun

Discovery Education videostreaming

Sounds of Poetry - writing poetry assistance

Online resources include:

How to Write a Poem in 15 Easy Steps

Web English Teacher General Poetry Resources - Includes African American Poetry & Poets 

Library of Congress Poetry Files  - Search for poetry of the times.

How to Write a Poem - Wiki of all types of poetry, steps to use in creating

Artists and Writers of the 1950s - includes African American examples.

Literary Devices Assistance

Literary Devices - good definitions

Literary Devices - simple examples and definitions

Glossary of Terms in Poetry 

Poetry Terms and Poetry Forms 

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