AAS.SS.14.C

Explain the lasting impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American culture and society such as the achievements of Louis Armstrong, Josephine Baker, Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Sargent Johnson, Jules Bledsoe, Paul Robeson, Augusta Savage, and James VanDerZee.

Ethnic Studies: African American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
Harlem RenaissanceAmerican culturesocietyachievementsLouis ArmstrongJosephine BakerDuke EllingtonLangston HughesSargent JohnsonJules BledsoePaul RobesonAugusta SavageJames VanDerZee
Skills
  • explain (the lasting impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American culture and society) #dok2
  • describe (the achievements of cultural figures from the Harlem Renaissance) #dok1
  • analyze (the social and cultural changes brought about by the Harlem Renaissance) #dok3
  • connect (the Harlem Renaissance to broader trends in American history and society) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can describe the achievements of key figures of the Harlem Renaissance. #dok1
  • I can explain the lasting impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American culture and society. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the Harlem Renaissance contributed to social and cultural changes in the United States. #dok3
  • I can connect developments during the Harlem Renaissance to ongoing trends in American history and society. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The Harlem Renaissance was a transformative era that reshaped American culture and society through the artistic, literary, and intellectual achievements of African Americans.
  • The contributions of individuals during the Harlem Renaissance laid the foundation for future movements in American art, literature, music, and social equality.
Essential Questions
  • How did the Harlem Renaissance influence American culture and society?
  • Who were the key figures of the Harlem Renaissance, and what were their major achievements?
  • In what ways did the Harlem Renaissance bring about social and cultural change in the United States?
  • How can the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance be seen in contemporary American culture and society?
  • What challenges and opportunities did artists and intellectuals face during the Harlem Renaissance?