I, Too - Langston Hughes - Worksheets for comprehension and analysis

This three-page worksheet helps students understand and deconstruct Langston Hughes’ powerful exploration of race and privilege in the poem ‘I, Too.’

The first part of the worksheet focuses on comprehension, before moving into close deconstruction of the poem including techniques such as tone, juxtaposition and word choice. Activities are varied, including accessible tasks such as sentence starters or table completion alongside more traditional questions.

The file is included in both Word and pdf format for maximum flexibility and compatibility.

While you’re here, why not check out the resource on another poem by Langston Hughes, Mother to Son, here.