Al Young
Read the short biography on Young at this site and visit some of the links at the bottom of the page. In his poem, Young advises poets to not "forget to fly." What does he mean by this advice, and how has he followed it in his own life? Record your responses in the Web Links Activity Log.

PBS: Homecoming
Toomer’s poem describes the African American reapers in times past. Learn about the history of African American farming at this PBS site. Click on Stories & Remembrances for video clips of landowners talking about farming, families, and losing their property. Write lyrics to a song that expresses how these personal stories affect you.