1. PAUL
LAURENCE
DUNBAR
BY RYAN MENDOZA

2. EARLY LIFE
Born in Dayton Ohio 1872
Lived a poor childhood under his mother Matilda
Began reciting and writing poetry as early as age 6

3. COMMUNITY LIFE
Attended Dayton Central High School
Elevator Operator
Wrote for the Local Newspaper
Oak and Ivy
Worlds Fair

4. PROFESSIONAL LIFE
Married Alice Ruth Moore
Library of Congress
Works
Death

5. WE WEAR THE MASK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7b4B8Db33k
Metaphor
Use of “we”
rondeau

6. THE COLORED
SOLDIERS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNwvDh8_7Cs