Harlem Renaissance

How did the Harlem Renaissance influence American culture and inspire future generations? This document activity examines the background and impact of the Harlem Renaissance and its artists during the 1920s. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Harlem Renaissance primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions
The Harlem Renaissance and the Rise of Black Nationalism document analysis with scaffolding questions
Marcus Garvey on the Harlem Renaissance POV with scaffolding questions
Being a Flapper photo analysis with scaffolding questions
Pride and Sorrow primary source quotes from Langston Hughes, Marcus Garvey and Zora Neale Hurston with scaffolding questions for analysis
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the Harlem Renaissance important in shaping the identity and future of African Americans in the United States?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)

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