Today’s Bellringer 04 /15/ 13

1. Today’s Bellringer 04/15/13 Read the poem answer the questions. I, Too by Langston Hughes Choose the BEST possible answer. 1.) The words “they send me to eat in the kitchen/When company comes” refers to what attitudes in American history? Equality Discrimination Acceptance Patriotism 2.) Hughes is talking about the future when he writes, “Tomorrow,/I’ll be at the table/ When company comes.” How does Hughes picture the future? People who have a lot of parties People will eat at home more often People will be more accepting People will be proud to be American 3.) When reading the poem by Langston Hughes, how could a reader best relate the poem to personal life situations? Consider the author’s thoughts and feelings Remember similar past experiences Memorize the poem Ask factual questions I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong, Tomorrow, I’ll be at the table When company comes. Nobody’ll dare Say to me, “Eat in the kitchen,” Then. Besides, They’ll see how beautiful I am And be ashamed I, too, am America.