the harlem renaissance english i poetry unit. walk in their shoes… choose a person that was...
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The Harlem Renaissance
English IPoetry Unit
Walk in their shoes…
• Choose a person that was prominent during the Harlem Renaissance
• Research the person – have at least 10 interesting facts
• Find a work from that person– poem, song, etc.
Walk in their shoes…
• You will then “become” that person– Imitate their dress– Present a speech from their point-of-
view about their life– Present a poem/song about them
• Speeches will begin on: – Tuesday, 11.22.11
Extra Credit
• To earn extra credit points, you may bring a “souvenir” relevant to your person to give out to the class.– Example: If you are Langston Hughes,
you may bring pencils for everyone (he was a writer)
– Example: If you are Josephine Baker, you may bring blue cupcakes (she sang the blues)
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