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Being Heard Lesson PlanBeing Heard Lesson Plan
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PBS
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4th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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Being Heard

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Examine the work of contemporary authors who use their writing to express opinions about the struggle against prejudice and oppression in our society. A short lesson on the Harlem Renaissance introduces learners to the most prominent voices of the mid 19th century, and challenges them to use support causes in their community using art.

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the harlem renaissance, harlem, langston hughes, zora neale hurston, black history month

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harlem renaissance, english language arts

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