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Students investigate the African American culture in the 1920's and the Harlem Renaissance. They read and analyze poems written by poets of the Harlem Renaissance, listen to jazz music and identify the characteristics of the music, and answer a discussion question.

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african american history, the harlem renaissance, harlem

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7th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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