Arts+(Harlem+Renaissance)

==The Harlem Renaissance (Langston Hughes) ==

Print Resources:
Haugen, B. (2006). Langston Hughes: The voice of Harlem (Signature Lives). Minneapolis, MN: Compass Point Books. Jones, V. B. (2006). Jazz age poet: a story about Langston Hughes (Creative Minds Biographies). Brookfield, CT: Millbrook Press. U.S.A. twenties. (2004). United States: Grolier, Inc.

These three resources are good for factual research about Langston Hughes. These books describe his contributions to the country and the 1920's. The teacher can read aloud sections and have students write down three things that Langston Hughes did to influence the nation. The 1920's book is one in a six volume set that can be used for many of the topics on this site. It is set up like an encyclopedia of the 1900's and each volume is dedicated to a specific time.

Muse, D. (2005). Entrance place of wonders: poems of the Harlem renaissance. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers. After reading this book aloud to the class, teachers have students try to write their own poems. They can try to add style like Langston Hughes or create a style of their own. This book has poems for students in grades K-5.

 

Web-Based Resources:

[] This site gives background knowledge about Hughes and would be great for researching facts about him.

 [] This site gives background knowledge about Hughes. It also gives lesson plans for 7 mini lessons.