Harlem Renaissance Magazine Project

A WebQuest for the Communication Arts Academy Designed by Ms. Molinarolo & Mrs. Bernier Mrs. Bernier, Library Media Teacher, NBCT rbernier@lausd.k12.ca.us

Introduction | The Task | Resources | The Process | Learning Advice | Conclusion

Introduction

You will create a literary magazine from the Harlem Renaissance.

The Task

Your Magazine will be 4-6 pages in length and include the following:

1. Cover Art
2. One Features Article 300-400 words about a Harlem Renaissance poet or writer. A picture must accompany the article.
3. One Interview (300-400 words) of a Harlem Renaissance performing or visual artist. A picture must accompany the interview.
4. One News Article (300-400 words) about an event during the Harlem Renaissance. Go to www.fatherryan.org/harlemrenaissance/ for a list of newsworthy events during the Harlem Renaissance.
5. Collect 2-3 poems written during the Harlem Renaissance.
6. One Portrait or Photograph by a visual artist
7. Something extra you would like to include.

Resources

The Harlem Renaissance
Go to The Harlem Renaissance for a list of newsworthy events during the Harlem Renaissance.
Harlem Renaissance, 1919-1937 (Also known as the "New Negro Movement")	INSIDE THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
American Memories:The Harlem Renaissance and the Flowering of Creativity	Harlem 1900-1940
Harlem Renaissance	The Circle Association's Weblinks to The HARLEM RENAISSANCE
Poetry
Poets of the Harlem Renaissance and After http://www.iniva.org/harlem/home.html	Poetry and Prose of the Harlem Renaissance-(Full Text)
Rhapsodies in Black
Music and Dance
BLOOD RHYTHMS-BLOOD CURRENTS-BLACK BLUE N STYLIN'	Archives of the Early Lindy Hop
Explore Jazz History Through One Photograph	The Impact of the Music of the Harlem Renaissance on Society
Visual Art
Harlem Renaissance Art	Artists by Movement: The Harlem Renaissance early 1920's to 1930's

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The Process

Your Magazine will be 4-6 pages in length and include the following: Cover Art Highlight the url (universal resource locator) or website address and copy and paste it somewhere on the cover page to given credit to the artist who created it. One Features Article, 300-400 words about a Harlem Renaissance poet or writer. A picture must accompany the article. Go to www.google.com, click on images, and search for a graphic to use as the background for your magazine cover page. One Interview (300-400 words) of a Harlem Renaissance performing or visual artist. A picture must accompany the interview. One Portrait or Photograph by a visual artist One News Article (300-400 words) about an event during the Harlem Renaissance. Go to www.fatherryan.org/harlemrenaissance/ for a list of newsworthy events during the Harlem Renaissance. Collect 2-3 poems written during the Harlem Renaissance. Click here to see the Peer Revision Rubric and use it to recommend revisions.

Learning Advice

• You will be graded on:
• using the proper format for each magazine article you write
• evidence of notes and research from several of the Harlem Renaissance websites
• a bibliography for details in your writing
• a bibliography for all photographs

Conclusion

Some magazines will be posted to the Internet. Be sure to do your best work.

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