Title: The Harlem Renaissance

Date: October 14, 2014

Write down the
Topical Essential Question.
(1.2.f, 1.3.f, 1.2.g)
SWBAT identify and
analyze the causes
and effects of the
Great Migration and
Harlem Renaissance.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
The causes and effects
of the Harlem
Renaissance

T-EQ: How did post-
war America impact
the lives of African
Americans?

O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change socially,
politically, and
economically?
Map Analysis: Based upon the map, what areas did
African Americans tend to move to? What areas
were they leaving and why do you think they
left?
(1.2.f, 1.3.f, 1.2.g)
SWBAT identify and
analyze the causes
and effects of the
Great Migration and
Harlem Renaissance.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
The causes and effects
of the Harlem
Renaissance

T-EQ: How did post-
war America impact
the lives of African
Americans?

O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change socially,
politically, and
economically?
0-5: Harlem Renaissance?

An African American cultural
movement that celebrated the
African American culture in
through literature and the arts.

When: early 1920s - early
1930s

Where: centered in Harlem, New York City
Hypothesize:
Why do you think Harlem was the center of this movement?
Justify.
(1.2.f, 1.3.f, 1.2.g)
SWBAT identify and
analyze the causes
and effects of the
Great Migration and
Harlem Renaissance.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
The causes and effects
of the Harlem
Renaissance

T-EQ: How did post-
war America impact
the lives of African
Americans?

O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change socially,
politically, and
economically?
First time that publishers and
critics took African American
literature and artwork seriously

Attracted significant attention
from the nation at large;
namely rich, white individuals

Closely represented as developments in African
American music, theater, art, and politics.
Make a prediction: Why do you think African Americans
expressed themselves through art? Justify.
(1.2.f, 1.3.f, 1.2.g)
SWBAT identify and
analyze the causes
and effects of the
Great Migration and
Harlem Renaissance.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
The causes and effects
of the Harlem
Renaissance

T-EQ: How did post-
war America impact
the lives of African
Americans?

O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change socially,
politically, and
economically?
The Harlem Renaissance grew from a number of
factors:
Rise of the black middle class
Second Industrial Revolution and Progressive Era
increased job availability
Great Migration
Industrialized Cities = Economic Opportunity for
African Americans
Harlem developed into political/cultural center of Black
America
Became a forum for expression against centuries of
oppression
Pair-Share:
How does artwork influence social movements? Justify.
(1.2.f, 1.3.f, 1.2.g)
SWBAT identify and
analyze the causes
and effects of the
Great Migration and
Harlem Renaissance.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
The causes and effects
of the Harlem
Renaissance

T-EQ: How did post-
war America impact
the lives of African
Americans?

O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change socially,
politically, and
economically?
Pieces of art held common themes throughout:
Strong sense of racial pride that had not been
seen before

Desire for social, political and economic equality
for African Americans

Diversity of expression
Poetry
Painting/physical art
Music
(1.2.f, 1.3.f, 1.2.g)
SWBAT identify and
analyze the causes
and effects of the
Great Migration and
Harlem Renaissance.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
The causes and effects
of the Harlem
Renaissance

T-EQ: How did post-
war America impact
the lives of African
Americans?

O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change socially,
politically, and
economically?
Jazz and blues music came to the cities with Black
populations from the South and Midwest

Became vastly popular across the country

Famous Jazz Musicians Included:
Louis Armstrong
Billie Holiday
Ella Fitzgerald
Duke Ellington
(1.2.f, 1.3.f, 1.2.g)
SWBAT identify and
analyze the causes
and effects of the
Great Migration and
Harlem Renaissance.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
The causes and effects
of the Harlem
Renaissance

T-EQ: How did post-
war America impact
the lives of African
Americans?

O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change socially,
politically, and
economically?
One of the most famous artists of
the H.R.

Published poetry, novels, plays,
essays, and children's books

Promoted equality, condemned
racism and injustice, and celebrated African
American culture, humor, and spirituality.
(1.2.f, 1.3.f, 1.2.g)
SWBAT identify and
analyze the causes
and effects of the
Great Migration and
Harlem Renaissance.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
The causes and effects
of the Harlem
Renaissance

T-EQ: How did post-
war America impact
the lives of African
Americans?

O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change socially,
politically, and
economically?
The Harlem Renaissance
declined as a result of the
Great Depression

Many famous artists,
writers, musicians moved
out of Harlem due to the
devastatingly high unemployment rate

Artwork was not practical when you could not put
food on the table




Predict:
Why do you think the Great Depression ended the Harlem
Renaissance? Justify.
(1.2.f, 1.3.f, 1.2.g)
SWBAT identify and
analyze the causes
and effects of the
Great Migration and
Harlem Renaissance.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
The causes and effects
of the Harlem
Renaissance

T-EQ: How did post-
war America impact
the lives of African
Americans?

O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change socially,
politically, and
economically?
Almost one-third of the books published during
the Renaissance appeared after 1929.

The Harlem Renaissance changed forever the
dynamics of African American arts and literature
in the United States.

Dominant cultures valued (more than ever
before) the cultural contributions of the African
American community.

Despite the appreciation for their culture, White
America did not break away from their social
prejudices and discriminations.
(1.2.f, 1.3.f, 1.2.g)
SWBAT identify and
analyze the causes
and effects of the
Great Migration and
Harlem Renaissance.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
The causes and effects
of the Harlem
Renaissance

T-EQ: How did post-
war America impact
the lives of African
Americans?

O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change socially,
politically, and
economically?