Dream Deferred

Read the poem and reflect on the questions below. 

Harlem (also known as Dream Deferred), by Langston Hughes

What happens to a dream deferred?

       Does it dry up
       like a raisin in the sun?
       Or fester like a sore—
       And then run?
       Does it stink like rotten meat?
       Or crust and sugar over—
       like a syrupy sweet?

       Maybe it just sags
       like a heavy load.

       Or does it explode?

 

What do you think of the poem? What message it is saying about postponing dreams? This could also relate to goals. It's great to have a goal, but goals are worthless if you don't put forth effort and action.

Think about your 1st term grade in English class. Did you meet your goal? Remember that your job is to show proficiency, and you can redo assignments to show me proficiency growth. Please avoid "chasing points" at the end of the term by asking me how to get a better grade. Revise assignments along the way; there is no extra credit. Here's a reminder of my late/revised work policy:

Late Work: 
I encourage students to turn in assignments by the assigned due date so that they don’t get behind on concepts and to prevent added stress. Students will have an additional one week after the assigned due date, if needed, to turn in late work. All Canvas assignments will close one week (seven days) after the stated due date. After the one-week deadline, students will need to complete a Request to Turn in Past 1 Week Form & Submission on Canvas. Once I respond to the acceptable Request Form, students may then submit the assignment via the same form. The purpose of the process is to reflect on what efforts were made to complete the assignment and to make a plan to turn in future assignments in a timelier manner. No revisions from the first half of the term will be accepted after midterm, and no late assignments will be accepted the last week of the term.