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Pbs News Hour Extra: Romare Bearden (Lesson Plan)
This 4-day lesson plan asks young scholars to explore artistic points of view, explore the elements and principals that contribute to mood, and discuss social themes that were prevalent during the Harlem Renaissance. The 4-day process...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Langston Hughes
A lesson plan based around the use of metaphor in Langston Hughes's "Dreams" poem. A good reference for teachers looking for instructional activity ideas on the Harlem Renaissance.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: The Poetry and Prose of Langston Hughes [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, 11th graders explore how the poetry of Langston Hughes reflected political and social issues of the time and how literature can support social change.
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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...