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A reading of Walter Dean Myers' "Harlem" sets the stage for studying the literature, art, and music of the Harlem Renaissance. The lesson plan begins with a review of the social, political, and economic conditions of the 1920s and 1930s that lead to The Great Migration. Class members conduct a primary source analysis of a variety of works produced at the time. The lesson plan concludes with individuals creating their own Harlem Renaissance-inspired work.
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the harlem renaissance, poetry, the great migration, african american culture, african american history, langston hughes, zora neale hurston, poetry slams, found poems, art analysis, american music, jazz music, primary source analysis, primary sources, primary source images, painting, painting techniques
Instructional Ideas
- Create a Harlem Renaissance-themed focus wall and add pupils' finished products
Classroom Considerations
- Some prior knowledge of the factors that lead to the Great Migration would be beneficial
- Requires extra prep time to collect and prepare materials
Pros
- The detailed plan includes a list of suggested works to include in the study
Cons
- None