Poet and Portraiture [Virtual]
Description
One of the most precious keepsakes at the Latimer House Museum is an original copy of a poetry book written by Lewis Latimer. With this workshop, students will learn more about his talents, poetry and navigating self-expression by creating poems following specific themes and audiences.
This program meets the following New York City Social Studies curriculum standards: Speaking & Listening SL.6.4, Speaking & Listening SL.7.4, SL.8.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.1.a
Offered At
Lewis Latimer House Museum
Lewis H. Latimer (1848-1928) was an African American inventor whose innovations in designing carbon filaments ushered in the age of electric light. Latimer was the son of fugitive slaves, a self-taught master draftsman, an expert on patent law, a poet, and painter--in short, a Renaissance man. The historic Victorian home of Lewis Latimer stands now as a testament to this talented and gracious man.
Details
Subjects
Poetry, Writing
Capacity
25 students
Duration
60 min.
Activity
Virtual Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K
Price Options
$80.00 per Group for School Group
$80.00 per Group for Non School Group
$64.00 per Group for Title I School