Read about Langston Hughes's, an african american poet who is considered one of the best of all times. This biography talks about the life of Langston Hughes and his poetry and writing that captivated the 1920's. This is a great activity for your students to read and learn more about an icon, while testing their reading comprehension skills. The attached PDF can be easily printed and distributed to your students.
Langston Hughes, an Everyday Poet
Excerpted from
The 20th Century
This comprehensive book presents highlights of each decade from the 1900s to the 1990s. It examines the political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, and technological advances of the twentieth century and introduces students to the individuals who made history in each decade.
