Curated OER
Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
High schoolers identify and connect themes of selected nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and art to Harlem Renaissance jazz. They compare and contrast historical and fictionalized versions of the jazz scenes of the Harlem Renaissance. They...
Curated OER
Genetics
Students identify literary elements in each selection while learning about diversity and the struggle for equality in the United States. They use their knowledge to express the emotion and key literary elements in each piece through...
Curated OER
Black Hawk Island Hike
Students explore Wisconsin's natural and cultural history through hands-on exploration of Upham Woods. They are shown the basic paddling skills and they work in teams to paddle across the river on barge. Students describe cultural...
Curated OER
Six Trait Writing with Twain and Doyle
Students explore the traits of writing in this six lessons unit. Poems, fiction, and drama are evaluated to identify writing strategies. Utilization of vocabulary and writing rubrics help students judge the effectiveness of their own...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Langston Hughes
This site provides a biography of Langston Hughes, followed by several of his poems (some complete with audio clips) and a bibliography of his more influential works.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Thank You Ma'am
A learning module that begins with the short story "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
PBS
Pbs: "Cora Unashamed" in the Classroom
Langston Hughes' short story "Cora Unashamed" was made into a Masterpiece Theatre production. This brief teacher guide offers ideas about using it in the classroom. The site also includes background on the time period, the Harlem...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Saint and the Goblin" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "The Saint and the Goblin" by H. H. Munro, a Scottish author of the Edwardian era. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Innocence of Reginald" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "The Innocence of Reginald" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Interlopers" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "The Interlopers" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Jesting of Arlington Stringham" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "The Jesting of Arlington Stringham" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Judkin of the Parcels" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "Judkin of the Parcels" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Laura" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "Laura" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Lost Sanjak" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "The Lost Sanjak" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Louis" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "Louis" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Louise" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "Louise" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Lull" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "The Lull" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Lumber Room" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "The Lumber Room" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Mappined Life" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "The Mappined Life" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Mark" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "Mark" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Match Maker" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "The Match-Maker" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Ministers of Grace" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "Ministers of Grace" by Scottish author H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Morlvera" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "Morlvera" by Scottish author H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)