Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Do Now: Summarize the themes of Countee Cullen's poems. How are they similar? How are they different?

Classwork: Today we concentrate on Langston Hughes' contribution to the literature of the Harlem Renaissance:
1. Excerpt: "Heyday in Harlem" - annotate the text for information that supports his premise that "the negro was in vogue."

2.  The Weary Blues:

Listen to Hughes read his poem: http://brbl-archive.library.yale.edu/exhibitions/langstonhughes/ram/wryblues.ram

Analyze theme, tone, mood.
3. Harlem 

Analyze theme, tone, and mood.

Introduce Essay:

Compare and contrast the tone of the work of Countee Cullen and Langston Hughes. How does this shift mirror the history of the Harlem Renaissance?

You must cull information from video and literature to complete this 5 paragraph essay.

Homework: Brainstorm key information you will include from each source.

Vocab test tomorrow: Next 35 words.

Alternative Assessment due.