Your Own Version of "Mother to Son"

Students have written their own version of Langston Hughes' poem "Mother to Son" by choosing a metaphor that personally meaningful and extending it. The structure of Hughes' poem was used as a scaffold. Details are expected in extending and developing the metaphor. The overall tone can be passionate and purposeful or playful and humorous. The importance of not rushing the writing of this assignment was emphasized.

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English Teacher
MCC, MBCC, FSU
MA

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