1. HARLEM RENAISSANCE ESSAY
Harlem Renaissance Thematic Essay: Choose one TOPIC WE EXPLORED during our Harlem Renaissance unit.
write a theme based on what you learned about that topic.
Explain the theme in greater detail using at least three literary works we have studied.
You must provide a thesis which will be your theme.

2. Topics Pride Identity Emotional pain Inner strength Intelligence Hope
Determination

3. Topics Each body paragraph needs to explain your theme in more detail.
Make sure to explain how each literary work you have chosen expresses the theme you have written.
DO NOT SUMMARIZE THE LITERARY WORKS! Simply provide details when relevant.

4. example
Theme: A person must protect their dignity as it is their birthright, not a virtue to be earned.
Claude McKay- “If We Must Fight”
Lorraine Hansberry – “A Raisin in the Sun”
W.E.B. DuBois – Essay

5. Introduction Hook Background – Harlem Renaissance Explain topic Thesis
(Introduce authors and titles of literary works in body paragraphs)