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MODULE 1: the a Train to Harlem Module 1: the a Train to Harlem High School READ! Modules express engage evaluate exhibit MODULE 1: The A Train to Harlem Module 1: The A Train to Harlem Table of Contents ABOUT THIS MODULE 3 ACADEMIC VOCABULARY 4 REQUIRED MATERIALS 5 EVENT PLANNER 6 MONDAY: UNSUNG: THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE ARTISTS 7 TUESDAY: POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE 12 WEDNESDAY: EXPRESSION THROUGH VISUAL ARTS 17 THURSDAY: SOCIAL AWARENESS AND ALL THAT JAZZ 23 FRIDAY: CULMINATING ACTIVITY: SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO 28 engage express evaluate exhibit2 2 of 16 Module 1: The A Train to Harlem About This Module By the end of this module members will be able to: Identify the key contributors to the Harlem Renaissance Objective Analyze literature, artwork, and music completed during the period Create and present original, Harlem Renaissance inspired, artwork, poetry, and music. 1. Who were the key contributors to the Harlem Renaissance? Driving Questions 2. What events, during this period, inspired art, literature, and music? 3. How did artists use their talents to address social/political inequality? 1. Posters displaying the photographs and biographies of the major Products of the contributors to the Harlem Renaissance. Week 2. Member authored poems, songs, and artwork that will be performed/displayed at the Community Sharing Event Showtime at the Apollo: The Harlem Renaissance, Community Journey through “The New Negro Movement” Gallery Walk and Poetry Sharing Event Slam. The Harlem Renaissance was a significant social and cultural movement, which took place in the 1920s and 1930s following the Great Migration Introduction during which thousands of Africa-Americans left the south and moved north and west. The result was the flourishing of art, music and literature that reflected the history and experience of the African-American. The artistic, literary Special Notes and musical contributions of Harlem Renaissance artists continue to serve as an inspiration for today’s artists. engage express evaluate exhibit3 3 of 16 Module 1: The A Train to Harlem Academic Vocabulary Word Definition The activity, spirit, or time of the great revival of art, literature, and Renaissance learning Enfranchisement To set free; liberate, as from slavery. Showing contempt for accepted standards of honesty or morality by one's Cynicism actions, especially by actions that exploit the scruples of others. Atrocity Extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal Execration To curse; imprecate evil upon; denounce engage express evaluate exhibit4 4 of 16 Module 1: The A Train to Harlem Required Materials Note: Facilitator Resource materials and handouts are included on identified websites and should be printed in advance. LCD projector Computer with Internet Access Facilitator Chart Paper Blank poster (for Monday) Photographs of Harlem Renaissance Artists Markers; Colored Pencils Scissors Construction Paper Pens; highlighters; Notebook paper; Lineless paper 1 per Team Rulers Tape Audio sound system (for Culminating Activity) Microphone (for Culminating Activity) Chairs (for spectators at Culminating Activity) Blank poster 1 per Member Poem: Harlem by Walter Dean Myers The Negro Question Article engage express evaluate exhibit5 5 of 16 Module 1: The A Train to Harlem Event Planner Note: Complete the following table early during the week to prepare for the Community Sharing event. Share the answers with the CPO for approval. Type of Event on Friday Poetry Slam/Gallery Walk Showtime at the Apollo: The Harlem Renaissance. Event Name Journey through “The New Negro Movement” Who’s Invited Club Personnel, Members, Community Supporters Fliers Website Publicity to Use (Circle all that apply, use blank Invitations spaces for additional items) Ads Event Location Gym or Multipurpose Room Display Area for Projects Walls, Tables Chairs Scissors Supplies Needed Tables Markers (Circle all that apply, use blank Signs CD Player spaces for additional items) Tape Video Equipment Cups Napkins Refreshments (Try to select items that tie into the theme) Assigned to: Task Due Date: Assigned to: Task Due Date: Assigned to: Task Due Date: Assigned to: Task Due Date: Assigned to: Task Due Date: engage express evaluate exhibit6 6 of 16 Module 1: The A Train to Harlem Monday: Dear Ole’ Harlem Monday Warm-up Location Multipurpose Room Estimated Time 10 minutes Discuss the social, political and economic climate of America in the 1 1920s and 1930s. Ask students to compare and contrast the circumstances of African- 2 Americans and whites at this time. Focus on what accounted for the differences in people’s experiences 3 based on their race. Steps to Follow Ask students to consider what factors influenced the Great 4 Migration of African Americans from the South to the North and Midwest. Ask students why they think the arts are an effective means through which individuals and groups can express their history, their 5 frustrations and their hopes for the future. Ask them to give contemporary examples. 6 engage express evaluate exhibit7 7 of 16 Module 1: The A Train to Harlem Monday Activity Unsung: The Harlem Renaissance Artists Location Computer Lab/Multipurpose Room Estimated Time 1.5 hours History speaks of key contributors to the Harlem Renaissance. In this activity, members Description will explore the lives of these contributors and create biography posters. Members will be able to explain the backgrounds of key contributors to the Harlem Renaissance. Objective Members will be able to articulate the major works of Harlem Renaissance poets, artists, and musicians. Blank posters; construction paper (various colors) Photographs of Harlem Renaissance artists: Claude McKay, Alan Locke, Aaron Douglas, Marcus Garvey, Zora Neale Hurston, Duke Ellington, W.E.B. Dubois, Louis Armstrong, and Langston Hughes What You Need Markers; colored pencils Scissors (1 pair per 2 members) Computers with internet access (1 per 2 members); if no computers are present members can use cellular phone internet for research Preprint 8.5X11 pictures of Harlem Renaissance Artists Divide members in groups of 2 How to Prepare Provide markers, colored pencils, scissors, and construction paper to each member pair Show the Harlem Renaissance BrainPOP video from 1 https://youtu.be/LjOhNUFlI4Y Explain that African Americans in this era contributed greatly to art, 2 music and literature. Explain that political movements, integration of sports teams, and 3 Steps to Follow the push toward civil rights took place during this time. Assign team one Harlem Renaissance artist and give them the 4 preprinted photograph. Have members research their assigned artist and record the 5 following information: Name, date of birth/death, birthplace, major literary/art/music works, any honors receive for their assigned engage express evaluate exhibit8 8 of 16 Module 1: The A Train to Harlem artists. Instruct them to create and decorate a poster that includes the 6 biographical information and photograph of their artist. 7 Have members present their poster to the group. 8 Facilitate discussion/questions as it presents itself. engage express evaluate exhibit9 9 of 16 Module 1: The A Train to Harlem Tuesday: Poetry for the People Tuesday Activity Poetry for the People Location Multipurpose Room Estimated Time 1.5 hours The literary works created during the Harlem Renaissance spoke of racial oppression Description and economic struggles in the United States that caused the great migration of African Americans to northern and western states. Members will be able to analyze works written by Harlem Renaissance poets. Objective Members will create original poems inspired by Harlem Renaissance events. Computer w/internet access LCD Projector What You Need Poem: Harlem by Walter Dean Myers Pens, highlighters and notebook paper for each member Chart paper for facilitator to record member responses Connect computer and LCD Projector Click the links in Step 1 and print Harlem (1 copy per member) How to Prepare Click the link in Step 2 and project the slideshow Read “Harlem” by Walter Dean Myers to members and ask them 1 to visualize the story as you are reading. Show members a slideshow of Christopher Myers’ illustrations of 2 the poem. Give members a copy of the poem and ask them to underline all of Steps to Follow 3 the places and locations mentioned in it. Have members read the poem a third and final time and highlight or 4 circle all of the people mentioned. Ask members why they think Harlem became a social and cultural 5 center for African-Americans in the 1920s and 1930s. Record engage express evaluate exhibit10 10 of 16 Module 1: The A Train to Harlem responses on chart paper. Have members work either individually or in small groups to answer the following questions about the document: Who is the 6 intended audience? What is the subject matter? How does this reflect the themes of the Harlem Renaissance? Once the analysis is complete, have members return to a large group 7 and share their findings. Focus on the common themes throughout the document. Have members write a poem in which they alternate phrases or lines 8 from Harlem Renaissance poems with original lines of their own. engage express evaluate exhibit11 11 of 16 Module 1: The A Train to Harlem Wednesday: Expression Through Visual Arts Wednesday Activity Expression Through Visual Arts Location Multipurpose Room Estimated Time 1.5 hours Visual art was inspired by the racial inequality experienced by African Americans Description during the Harlem Renaissance Era. Much of what was experienced was depicted in the paintings of this period. Members will be able to articulate the names of famous artists from the Objective Harlem Renaissance Era. Members will describe what inspired Harlem Renaissance artworks. Computer with internet access and speakers Poster board for each member Markers/Colored Pencils/Rulers What You Need Lineless paper for artist statements Preview the Harlem Renaissance Art History Montage Video at https://youtu.be/NQBK8lQ7sZ4 Connect computer, LCD projector and speakers. Test to be sure that all equipment is operational. How to Prepare Place posters, markers, colored pencils, and rules on tables for each member.
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