Teaching resource

The Harlem Renaissance lesson plan (PBS NewsHour Classroom, found poem activity)

By PBS NewsHour Classroom / Daniella K. Garran

Collection: U.S. History & Primary Sources
Subject: English Language Arts
Grades: Grades 9-12
Format: Lesson Page
Curriculum: Curriculum alignment not recorded
Publisher or host: pbs.org
Source language: English

Classroom fit

Includes Found poem activity and Lasting Legacy essay assignment. The Found poem technique maps onto the campaign: bookworms collecting words and phrases from the dimension to compose a poem is a natural in-game activity. Free.

The Poet’s Voice: Langston Hughes and You (NEH / EDSITEment)

English Language Arts · Grades 9-12 · Lesson Page · neh.gov · English

Teach This Poem: As I Grew Older by Langston Hughes (poets.org, with Ellington audio)

English Language Arts · Grades 7-12 · Lesson Page · poets.org · English

Teach This Poem: Theme for English B by Langston Hughes (poets.org)