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The music and literature of the Harlem Renaissance defined American culture, including its poetry. Using a poem from the period, individuals explore its musical qualities and how it is reflective of the period. Then, they use what they learned to write their own poems about personal experiences.
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- Listen to jazz to compare the music to the poem included in the resource
- Create a class anthology of poetry reflective of personal experiences
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