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The Harlem Renaissance: Part 1
Kind of Activity:
Long-term Project
Objective:
Students will learn about the Harlem Renaissance, identifying specific, individual topics for long-term research.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7
Structure:
Langston Hughes was one of the brightest stars of the Harlem Renaissance, a period of artistic fruitfulness in the African-American community from roughly 1910-1935. To better understand Hughes's context, students will research this period and and report on major figures, places, and events.
First, have students conduct research on the...
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