For a more in depth view of the lessons, please follow the links provided below:

Days 1-3:
Lesson Plan 1
Days 4-6:
Lesson Plan 2
Days 7-9:
Lesson Plan 3







Day1:
Introduction to the Harlem Renaissance
Day 2:
Focus on arts and literature during the Harlem Renaissance (this would also include touching on "black" entertainment, as well as speakeasies)
Day 3:
Wrap up of Harlem Renaissance
Students will have a summative assessment due as well on day 3(it will be a small research project on a writer/artist who produced a piece of work during the 20's and was also a member of the Harlem Renaissance)
Day 4:
Intro. to Poetry
  • How is poetry incorporated during the time?
  • Discussion Questions given, poetry, and music.
Day 5:

Jazz Age:

  • Music is used, YouTube used, and assistance from Smart Board. Homework is Wikipage.
Day 6:
Online group Project: Wikipage:
  • We put on our page a compare and contrast between Jazz music of the 1920’s and music today and send it to the school newspaper to be published.
Day 7:
Overview of Characterization:
  • Review of what we know: KWL chart.
  • Anticipation guide for texts given.
Day 8:
Characterization of Women During the 1920’s.

  • We will discuss the motives of the women in the text.
  • Mini-Lesson on voice threads given.
  • Assignment given for voice thread in response to the given question in relation to the text.
Day: 9
  • Preparation for alternate ending Final project.
  • Explanation of Wikispaces given
Day 10:
Day of Assessment: Projects Due