Day+Three

Remember, in addition to the resources for specific artists, you should look at the general websites included at the beginning of the list—many of these contain information about the artists as well. || from readwritethink.org
 * 1. || You will be divided into six groups to conduct research on selected artists, musicians, and poets of the Harlem Renaissance. The information you collect you will use to create a class museum exhibit. ||
 * 2. || Discuss: What constitutes a good exhibit? For example, some students might like exhibits that use images; others may prefer to read text. Think about different perspectives as you create your group exhibits. ||
 * 3. || Distribute the Museum Exhibit Rubric and discuss each item. Each exhibit should include (but is not limited to) the following elements:
 * Examples of the artist’s, musician’s, or poet’s work
 * Background information on the artist’s, musician’s, or poet’s life
 * A visually interesting backdrop for the exhibit that captures the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance
 * A written or recorded guide to viewing the exhibit
 * Note:** Students should design the guide to enhance the viewer’s experience and summarize key elements. Tell them to think of the guide as a road map to guide viewers as they move through the exhibit. For example, students may choose to select a group member to act as a tour guide for their classmates or create an audiotape that highlights salient features of the exhibit. ||
 * 4. || Distribute the Harlem Renaissance Websites list and specify the assigned artist, musician, or poet for each group.
 * Group One: artist Jacob Lawrence
 * Group Two: artist William H. Johnson
 * Group Three: musician Duke Ellington
 * Group Four: musician Bessie Smith
 * Group Five: poet Langston Hughes
 * Group Six: poet Countee Cullen
 * 5. || Use the remainder of class to conduct online research. Tell them to look for information that they think might be helpful in creating their museum exhibits and to print off any images they think they might want to use. They should also download relevant audio or video files or write down the URLs if this is not possible. ||