Poet and Portraiture [In-School Program]
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, 1 chap. per 12 stu.
Duration
60 min.
Activity
School Based Program
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K
Price Options
$150.00 per Person for School Group
$150.00 per Person for Non School Group
$120.00 per Person for Title I School