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Click on the links below to find brief biographical information on some of the most influential people of the Harlem Renaissance. Activists
Writers
Artists
Musicians
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The Process: Over the next six weeks we will be studying the literature, art, and music of the Harlem Renaissance. Each group will be spending two weeks examining a topic. After two weeks each group will rotate to the next topic. Within your groups you can focus your own study based on the artists that you find interesting. The links on the left are available as a quick reference to influentail particpants in the Harlem Renaissance. In an effort to broaden our study, I would like each group member to choose a different person to examine. Below you will find a descripton of each activity that you will be responsible for. If you click on the links you will find a more information on each topic. Activity Overview: Literature Activity(Click to link to the complete literature page)
1. Select a writer and research his/her
life. Using at least three sources take organized notes about the
writer's background, his/her famous works, and how he/she influenced
the Harlem Renaissance. Please include a works cited page.
2. Select, read, analyze, and provide a copy of three poems by the writer that you researched above. Zora Neale Hurston wrote several short stories, please see me if you are working with her. In your analysis please provide the following information:
3. Imagine that you are a writer during the Harlem Renaissance and create your own poem that highlights the various themes of the time period. Final Product Project Ideas:
Art Activity (Click to link to the complete art page)
1. Select an artist and research his/her life. Using at least three sources take organized notes about the artist's background, his/her famous works, and how he/she influenced the Harlem Renaissance. Please provide a works cited page. 2. Select and analyze three pieces by the artist that you chose above. Please provide a copy of the piece you are analyzing. In your analysis please provide the following information:
3. Imagine that you are an artist during the Harlem Renaissance. Create an original piece of art that reflects the time period. Final Product Project Ideas: Music Activity (Click to link to the complete music page)
1. Select a musician and research his/her life. Using at least three sources take organized notes about the musician's background, his/her famous works, and how he/she influenced the Harlem Renaissance. Please provide a works cited page. 2. Select, listen, and analyze three songs by the musician that you chose above. In your analysis please provide the following information:
3. Imagine that you are a musician during the Harlem Renaissance. Create orginal song lyrics that reflect the time period. Final Product Project Ideas:
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