Langston Hughes
(1902-1967)

 

POETRY ASSIGNMENT #6

You are going to write a poem in the style of this poem by Langston Hughes.  It must start off with the following stanza:

 "Theme for English 9"           

 "Mr. Geib said,
Go home and write a poem tonight.
Let the words just flow onto the page,
your verse will be all the rage,
and everyone will see how well it is made."

 Keep the following in mind: 

  • Poem should be approximately 1 page in length.
  • You can write it in any style you wish, but use as many elements of poetry as possible.
  • Poem due NEXT CLASS MEETING.

 


Some sample poems for your enjoyment!

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