Part I: The Paper
The Harlem Renaissance was a time of explosive cultural and intellectual growth in the African-American community. During this time in the 1920s and 30s, we saw not only the birth of jazz, but we also heard the voices of the African-American authors and philosophers who were taken seriously by their white contemporaries for the first time in history. In your research paper, you will be focusing on one aspect of this period. You will be responsible for writing a paper that explores the detail of your topic of choice and its contributions to the renaissance. You will share your findings with the class in a formal presentation.
1. Select one of the topics from the topic list …show more content…
(200 points)
Total Points for Part 1: 350 points
Part II: The Presentation
Once you have completed you paper, you will share your findings with the class in a formal presentation. Your speech will be 5-7 minutes in length, and it will include the most significant information about your topic. You will share how your topic contributed to and carried on the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance. You must provide a visual aid during your speech, whether it is a collage of artwork, a photograph and music sample, or a power point presentation. You will also be graded on organization, poise, and delivery.
Outline for Harlem Renaissance Research Speech
I. Your topic: Contributions to the Harlem Renaissance and history
II. History of the topic
III. Major members of the movement relevant to your topic
IV. Challenges and hardships—what did these members have to overcome, face
V. Impact on future generations—how did the members change the field
VI. Visual Aid
Either integrate or explain what it is
Create meaning for your audience
You will take the information from your research paper and deposit it into your speech. Type your plan in outline form, and turn it in to me on the day of your