From Ms. Eisner's assignment:
1. Using the library and its vast databases, research important contributors within your cultural category. Discuss what you find, and then come to a conclusion about who your group wishes to investigate and report on.
2. Once you have decided upon your Key Figure, find one (1) article from the DB that gives a good overview of this individual. This article should be 2-3 pages in length.
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In small groups, you will create a collaborative research essay and class lesson/presentation. Each group will be responsible for creating and presenting their research about a certain category of artistic or cultural development during the 1920’s in Harlem. Please note that while you will do the organization and presentation of the work as a group, each individual is responsible for a specific piece of the research paper and presentation.
Art from the Harlem Renaissance
Music from the Harlem Renaissance
Harlem Renaissance Playlist-Apple Music
Writing from the Harlem Renaissance