LEARNING TARGETS: Be able to define “the Harlem Rennaissance” in your own words and explain what elements define the writings of the Harlem Renaissance.

TO DO TODAY

• Watch the following two videos about the Harlem Renaissance (extra headphones on the back counter if you need to borrow some).
  • This overview was made by a high school student for National History Day.
  • Here’s John Green’s CRASH COURSE
  • Who is the Langston Hughes of 2018?  Maybe this guy.
• Go to Page 838 in your textbook.  Read the biographies of Langston Hughes and Claude McKay as well as the “Background for Understanding” on page 838.  Then read the poems on pages 840-843.  What do you notice about the voice/point of view?  How is this consistent with the ideas of the Harlem Renaissance.

In Class:

1. Took content quiz (Friday)
2. Watched the Harlem Renaissance Videos. (Friday)
3. Read and analyzed Harlem Renaissance Poems.