These materials for Langston Hughes’ famous poem, “Mother to Son” – also known as “Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair” – can be taught as a stand-alone poetry lesson but also work as a supplement to A Raisin in the Sun, a study of the Harlem Renaissance, or any American Literature unit/class.
This 5-page download includes:
• A full-text copy of the “Mother to Son” poem (public domain) with space for annotations
• A separate sheet of nine questions that will require students to dig into the text and their own minds to find the answers
• A detailed answer key to allow for easy grading and serve as a discussion guide as the teacher reviews the answers with the class
Download includes: 5-page PDF + Google Drive versions of student handouts (uneditable)
Want more poetry lessons designed to hook teens’ attention? Check out my four-week High School Poetry Unit.
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