English August 27th & 28th

Homework:

Rough Draft of Theme for English "B" essay due Wednesday September 2nd (250-300 words)

Have colored pencils and notebook.

Have book for independent reading.

Notes (Includes "Theme for English "B" poem and assignment.)

Theme for English “B” Writing Assignment

Write an essay to share with the class telling us a little about yourself. Tell us some of your likes and dislikes. Describe places you’ve been or would like to go, activities you enjoy and the type of books you like. Give us a little insight into your personality, what makes you tick. This is your chance to make a good impression. (250-300 words)




Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. He moved to New York City as a young man, where he made his career. One of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form called jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.