The Harlem Renaissance

Introduction Congratulations, you have just been awarded free tickets on the world’s first ever functional time machine!AND guess where you’re going! If you guessed Harlem, New York, you are correct. BUT did you guess the Harlem, New York, of the 1920’s and 30’s? Excited? Well, it gets better!There’s no need to pack anything but a desire for adventure because you and your classmates will travel (all expenses paid) back in time and experience the amazing sights and sounds of the Harlem Renaissance. You’ll tour that vital era in history when African Americans celebrated just about every aspect of their culture. Does this sound like lots of fun? QUICK! Here are your tickets. GET ON BOARD, and as you travel, keep this question in mind: If the word renaissance means “rebirth,” in what ways did the Harlem Renaissance represent a rebirth for African Americans?

Tasks Uh-oh! There’s a SLIGHT problem. The unfortunate classmates you are leaving behind are jealous and mad as heck they cannot go. I know. Such misery is a curse for the lucky. So, what are you going to do about it? Nothing? That would be too harsh. I have an idea! What if you create a scrapbook so that you can share your experiences with your classmates when you return? What? You think it’s a good idea. We (your classmates and I) knew you’d think so, and that’s why we’ve created the following list of items for you to collect and include in the scrapbook: · A paragraph that explains what the Harlem Renaissance is and addresses the 5W’s and H. · A map outlining your tour of Harlem which will include pictures and notes. · A picture of a jazz or blues artist along with the type of instrument he or she played and a paragraph describing his or her style of music. · A picture of a piece of artwork and a short biography of the artist.short biography · A picture of a poet and a copy of a poem by the poet that provides insight into his or her beliefs about life. · A picture of a writer and a famous quote by the writer that provides insight into his or her beliefs about life. · A picture of W.E. DuBois or Marcus Garvey and a paragraph summarizing accomplishments. · Pictures of fashion from the 20’s and a paragraph describing the styles. · A picture of the cover of Survey Graphic Harlem Number (March 1925) and a copy and summary paragraph of an article. As you tour, collect pictures and notes to create your scrapbook and put them in your Harlem Renaissance Scrapbook Notes document. Follow the Directions for Creating a Copy of the Harlem Renaissance Scrapbook Notes Document as explained on the teacher webpage. NOTE: Your scrapbook must include ALL of the items in the list, but you are not limited to those items.

Process: Step 1 Download the Harlem Renaissance Scrapbook Notes to your computer. Save the file on your student drive as Your Name HR. Complete the pages of your Harlem Renaissance Scrapbook Notes document as you review the websites. Periodically save to your file to prevent accidental loss of material. Be sure to cite the sources from which you include information in your notes. Review the MLA Documentation Examples at this link to find out how to cite sources.MLA Documentation Examples What is the Harlem Renaissance? Complete page 1 of the HR file.

Process: Step 2 Use the copy of the map to the right which you printed from home to mark your path with a highlighter. You must begin at the Cotton Club and end in Sugar Hill. Also, remember that you must collect and include in your Harlem Renaissance Scrapbook Notes the pictures and information on at least three spots in addition to the Cotton Club and Sugar Hill. You have two class periods to tour Harlem, complete the notes, and create your PowerPoint scrapbook. The time machine will depart from Sugar Hill and return to Ohatchee High School at the end of class on the second day. Therefore, you should mark your path before you begin to save time. (All hot spots are accessible except Niggeratti Manor and the St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church. These locations are lost in the time warp.) NOTE: You must include ALL the pictures and information required in the scrapbook, but you are not limited to those items.

Process: Step 3 Begin touring by following the links below table. As you tour the hotspots, take time to meet the famous folks who visit them and to watch or listen to music and video clips. Remember to cite the sources of the pictures and information you put in your notes. Here are some links to help you on your search over the next few pages music.html Now, on your mark! Get ready! Get set! Complete the map and the arts sections of the Harlem Renaissance notes package.

Process: Step 4 You’re doing a great job! You’ve toured all the hot spots and the only thing left to do is to find pictures of fashion and a copy of the Survey Graphic Harlem Number edition. I bet you are really tired. There are some benches close by in St. Nicholas Park. Go there and relax a bit. Isn’t the park nice? Oh my! What are those items next to you on the bench? Is that a newspaper? Is that a copy of the Survey Graphic Harlem Number edition? This is perfect! You can finish in the park. Look through the newspaper (see links below), and as you browse, think about the kinds of clothing men, women and youngsters are wearing. Gather some pictures and put them in your notes. Use a google search to find images of 20s fashions such as flapper dresses, zoot suits, etc. Your Harlem Renaissance note package should now be complete. If not, put in any additional information as requested.

Process: Step 5 CONGRATULATIONS!You have finished touring and returned to Ohatchee High! Give yourself a pat on the back for completing your Harlem Renaissance Notes. You are almost ready to create your scrapbook. Before getting started on your notes, you must do the following: 1. Use your notes to create a PowerPoint scrapbook. 2. Your scrapbook must contain a definition of the Harlem Renaissance, one hot spot, and one biography. Each should be a well-developed paragraph of approximately one hundred words. 3. The scrapbook should be a minimum of five pages: a title page (with your name, title, due date), the three required in #2, and a properly documented Works Cited page. 4. Include at least five pictures (include links to the pictures beneath the picture) 5. The PowerPoint should be easy to read with a background and content which reflects the mood of the Harlem Renaissance.

Additional information An example OF a PARTIALLY COMPLETED SCRAPBOOK PAGE FOLLOWs.

The walking tour of Harlem included a stop at the famed Cotton Club…