• In a well-developed paragraph, with a topic sentence, 2-3 supporting details, and a concluding
sentence, explain how "Harlem" and "Hold Fast Your Dreams" are similar in terms of their message
about following one's dreams. You should have at least two text-based details in your response to
support your thinking. Link for the poems: Harlem and Hold Fast Your Dreams
• You answer should look like this:
• The common theme between the two poems is
Evidence from "Harlem" that
proves this theme is
This shows that
L. Evidence from "Hold Fast
Your Dreams" that proves this theme is
This evidence shows that
(Finish with a final sentence showing HOW the theme for both is the same.)