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Poems for Performance
Poems for Performance
These sample poems were written by celebrated poets from the Harlem Renaissance. Click on a link below to access a printable PDF to share with students as a possible performance piece. All of the poems below are age-appropriate for secondary students.
by Georgia Douglas Johnson
by Angelina Weld Grimké
lyrics by James Weldon Johnson
by Langston Hughes
by Langston Hughes
by James Weldon Johnson
Additional poems:
Curated collection of Harlem Renassaince poems/poets (From The Poetry Foundation)
Books
Books
The following books can help build background knowledge and include passages that students might consider performing. All of these books are available at your school library, and are age-appropriate for secondary students
Harlem: A Poem
Harlem: A Poem
by Walter Dean Myers
Here in Harlem: Poems in Many Voices
Here in Harlem: Poems in Many Voices
by Walter Dean Myers
Legacy
Legacy
by Nikki Grimes
One Last Word
One Last Word
by Nikki Grimes
Poetry for Young People: Langston Hughes
Poetry for Young People: Langston Hughes
by Langston Hughes; edited by David Roessel & Arnold Rampersand
6-8 Harlem Renaissance Lesson Set
6-8 Harlem Renaissance Lesson Set
The following lessons will help you create learning moments that support your students in exploring the rich history of the Harlem Renaissance.
4 PART LESSON SET
4 PART LESSON SET
The Spark Behind the Harlem Renaissance
The Visionaries Who Defined the Era
The Meaning Behind the Art
The Power of Community
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