Jonathan Williams presented on Anne Spencer. What did she do? What was she famous for? What poems were she famous for?
Vicky presented on Countee Cullen. What was unique about his childhood? What kinds of writing did he do?
Please make sure to bring in your permission slips for the trip no later than April 1. You need to bring in $15 as well.
Showing posts with label Harlem Renaissance. Show all posts
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Presentations day 2
Christina K's presentation was on Marita Bonner. What made her different? How did she feel people can transcend racism and sexism? What did you learn about Bonner that you found interesting?
Christina C's presentation was on Walter Francis White. What group was he associated with? What contributions did he make to the group? What is a propagandist? What were his core beliefs? What was surprising about him?
Paula's presentation was on Gwendolyn Bennett. What were some of the jobs she had? What was interesting about her personal life? What was the focus of her writing? How were her beliefs similar to other people you have heard about?
Angii's presentation was on Arna Bontemps. How did he play a big role in the Harlem Renaissance? What happened to his father that helped shaped his life? What happened as a result of it? What did he do with his later life? What has been done to honor him?
Al's presentation was on Eric Walrond. What was unique about his childhood experience? What kinds of writing did he do mostly? What magazine gave him his start? How was his writing characterized? What was his connection with Marcus Garvey? What is the UNIA?
Richard's presentation was on Nella Larsen. What happened in her childhood? Where did she live and how did that affect her life? What was the controversy of her college years? What other careers did she have? Why did she stop?
Ciera's presentation was on Jessie Fauset. What kind of education did she have? Where did she write? What did she write about? Why was she discriminated against? What did her skin color have to do with it? Who can you compare her to that you heard about today and why? What made them similar?
Alex's presentation was on Claude McKay. What did his upbringing have to do with what he did? What association did he work and travel for? What did their work do? How did it change what he wrote about? What was interesting about his political beliefs?
Christina C's presentation was on Walter Francis White. What group was he associated with? What contributions did he make to the group? What is a propagandist? What were his core beliefs? What was surprising about him?
Paula's presentation was on Gwendolyn Bennett. What were some of the jobs she had? What was interesting about her personal life? What was the focus of her writing? How were her beliefs similar to other people you have heard about?
Angii's presentation was on Arna Bontemps. How did he play a big role in the Harlem Renaissance? What happened to his father that helped shaped his life? What happened as a result of it? What did he do with his later life? What has been done to honor him?
Al's presentation was on Eric Walrond. What was unique about his childhood experience? What kinds of writing did he do mostly? What magazine gave him his start? How was his writing characterized? What was his connection with Marcus Garvey? What is the UNIA?
Richard's presentation was on Nella Larsen. What happened in her childhood? Where did she live and how did that affect her life? What was the controversy of her college years? What other careers did she have? Why did she stop?
Ciera's presentation was on Jessie Fauset. What kind of education did she have? Where did she write? What did she write about? Why was she discriminated against? What did her skin color have to do with it? Who can you compare her to that you heard about today and why? What made them similar?
Alex's presentation was on Claude McKay. What did his upbringing have to do with what he did? What association did he work and travel for? What did their work do? How did it change what he wrote about? What was interesting about his political beliefs?
Monday, March 16, 2009
Permission slip information - please fill out your Harlem trip permission slip with this information
Class: American Lit
School: WJPS
Trip date: 4/29/09
Trip coordinator: Destefano
Destination: Historic Harlem and Sylvia's Soul Food
Departure: WJPS at 8am
Return: WJPS at 3
Mode of transportation: LIRR/subway
Purpose: Experience a taste of Harlem in conjunction with learning about Harlem Renaissance writers.
Specific clothing - weather appropriate clothing (full uniform)
physical activity - walking
School: WJPS
Trip date: 4/29/09
Trip coordinator: Destefano
Destination: Historic Harlem and Sylvia's Soul Food
Departure: WJPS at 8am
Return: WJPS at 3
Mode of transportation: LIRR/subway
Purpose: Experience a taste of Harlem in conjunction with learning about Harlem Renaissance writers.
Specific clothing - weather appropriate clothing (full uniform)
physical activity - walking
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