connecting students to their dreams and their dreams to the world
What MATTERS to you?
Resources to help participants consider what really matters to them.
“Dreams” by Langston Hughes
DESCRIPTION
“Dreams” is an excellent poem to teach at many levels using clear comparisons to make a point.
FORMAT: Lesson Presentation Slides with Directions
MOST APPROPRIATE FOR: Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, and older.
Solutions Snowball Activity
DESCRIPTION
This activity is great for helping participants to think creatively. This involves writing, crumpling, tossing, and thinking.
FORMAT: Lesson Presentation Slide with Directions
MOST APPROPRIATE FOR: Middle School, High School, and older.
Demonstration of Holding Fast
DESCRIPTION
Dreamline Program Director Jeffrey Harlan demonstrates what Langston Hughes means by “hold fast to dreams” from his poem “Dreams”.
FORMAT: Video Presentations
MOST APPROPRIATE FOR: Upper Elementary, Middle School
Langston Hughes Audio Recordings
DESCRIPTION
This is a recording of Langston Hughes reading a selection of his poems and talking about them for the Library of Congress in 1959.
FORMAT: Audio Recording
MOST APPROPRIATE FOR: Middle, and High School or older.
Langston Hughes Bio by Alice Walker
DESCRIPTION
Among the MANY biographies of Langston Hughes, Alice Walker’s stands out for its relatable portrayal of his early life and remaining true to his dreams.
FORMAT: Book
MOST APPROPRIATE FOR: Upper Elementary and Middle School
Langston Hughes Short Bio Video
DESCRIPTION
This brief 2014 biographical sketch of the life of Langston Hughes looks at his impact on American life and literature.
FORMAT: Video Presentations
MOST APPROPRIATE FOR: Middle, and High School or older.
Interview & Art with Steffi Walthall
DESCRIPTION
Artist Steffie Walthall discusses her dreams and work with a Dreamline student, alongside a time-lapse of her creating Dream Forward for the Dreamline Project.
FORMAT: Video Presentations
MOST APPROPRIATE FOR: Upper Elementary, Middle, and High School or older.
Hughes Dream Poem Activities & Discussion
DESCRIPTION
This handout features three poems of Langston Hughes which are focused on dreams with activity or discussion ideas for each one.
FORMAT: Printable Handout
MOST APPROPRIATE FOR: Middle School and up. Other ages with adaptation.
