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Here is a complex lesson plan that interweaves the history of the Jim Crow South and the Great Migration with the study of poetry, art, and blues music from the Harlem Renaissance. The plan helps young historians develop a deep understanding of this time and the experience of African-Americans that lived through it.
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1930s, african american history, african american literature, african american poetry, american history, american literature, american poetry, great migration, jim crow, the blues, the harlem renaissance, u.s. history, 20th century american history, northern migration, the south, authentic assessment task, early-20th-century african american history, english language arts
Instructional Ideas
- Create a cross-curricular unit by coordinating with social studies, language arts, graphic arts, and music instructors
Classroom Considerations
- Relies heavily on class discussionsÂ
- A protocol should be in place for the safe, respectful discussion of sensitives issues
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- The resource provides links to all required materials
- Includes three authentic assessment tasks
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