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Picture from http://www.artlex.com |
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Picture from http://www.artlex.com |
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Grade Level: |
English III |
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Lesson Designer: |
Ms.
Quintina Merriweather |
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Statement of the Problem |
Many teachers
realize that students are uninterested in historical literature.
However, students do not realize that historical literature from periods
such as the Harlem Renaissance can give them a better understanding of
current artists. As a student, how can you show parallels between
the Harlem Renaissance artist and modern artists. |
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Duration of Learning Web: |
Three
weeks |
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Materials Needed: |
One
computer per group; Word; PowerPoint; |
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Scaffolding Activities: |
In
class, students will complete scaffolding activities to ensure that
their basic computer skills are adequate enough to complete this unit. |
Word Scaffolding
Activity
PowerPoint Scaffolding Activity |
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Curriculum Standards: |
1.02
Write Frequently in various modes of discourse.
1.03 Write for personal and imaginative expression.
Create an original poem.
2.09 Analyze persuasive devices found in various texts.
Critique the effectiveness of the
following rhetorical devices: logos, pathos, and ethos.
2.10 Read to interpret ideas, recognize relationships, and make
judgments.
Use evidence from the text to
support interpretations, to understand relationships, and to validate
judgments.
2.11 Recognize the influence of an authors background and experience on
literary work.
Investigate author's background to
determine the following influences demonstrated in the text: time
period, gender, biases, environment, and ethnicity.
3.01 Access and demonstrate multiple technological reference sources.
Use electronic media and other
audio-visual media to conduct research and to create and present
research-bases products. |
Activity One
Activity One Rubric
Activity Two
Activity Two Rubric
Activity Three
Activity Three Rubric |
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Accommodations |
The teacher will make sure that each group consists
of students with varying ability, especially computer usage. |
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History of the Harlem Renaissance |
Students are limited to these
websites! |
History of the Harlem Renaissance |
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Prose and Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance |
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Prose and Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance |
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Art of the Harlem Renaissance |
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Art of
the Harlem Renaissance |
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Music of the Harlem Renaissance |
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Music of the Harlem Renaissance |
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