Not only were we reading Langston Hughes poems in class, but the students in my fourth grade at Walt Disney were also doing a unit on this poem. It is a powerful poem that if you have the time I recommend you read. The voice and tone is so strong and the story itself conveys such a deep message. Below is a project we did in class, where we create an "hour glass" poem of either Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones or Roger. I chose to do my poem on Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. We were then supposed to create a character puppet and decorate it as we wish. Using the resources in the classroom, I made her a dress and a hat. This project is such a great resource to use in the classroom, incorporating Language Arts, Social Studies, and Art all into one lesson.
Click for link to "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes
Click for link to "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes