This lesson beautifully pairs two timeless pieces about motherly love and appreciation: Langston Hughes’ Mother to Son and Tupac Shakur’s Dear Mama.
Students will compare and contrast the struggles both mothers faced as well as the time periods. Paired videos, informational texts, poetry writing worksheets, and much more, will keep students engaged and reflecting on their own loved ones!
What’s Included:
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Common Core Standards
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Teaching Guide
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Pre-Reading Questions
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Mother to Son Analysis
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Dear Mama Analysis
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Comparison Questions
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Mothers’ Dialogue Worksheet
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Tone Venn Diagram
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Theme Worksheet
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Paired Video
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Paired Informational Text
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Extension Activities
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Poetry Writing Worksheets
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Checklist & Rubric
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Answers
A PowerPoint to accompany the lesson is also included.
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