Select a poem from one of the authors written below. Next, read the poem, complete the
Poetry Analysis Handout on the poem, and type a Summative Analysis.
Authors:
Claude McKay
Langston Hughes
Gwendolyn Bennett
Arna Bontemps
James Weldon Johnson
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Georgia Douglas Johnson
Sterling Brown
Countee Cullen
Helene Johnson
Gwendolyn Brooks
Fenton Johnson
In addition to writing the paper, you must also include a brief presentation. In your presentation, include the following: a picture of the author, a very brief summary of the author’s life, the poem, and a breakdown of your analysis of the poem. The analysis will include the following: central idea, theme, examples of figurative language and/or imagery, and a description of why you liked the poem. Put the analysis in a chart format similar to the one below.
Central Idea State central idea Textual Evidence
Theme State theme Textual Evidence
Summative Analysis (Typed)
Paragraph I: Hook, Title and Author, Summary, and Thesis statement that the techniques or strategies that the poet uses to covey the central idea of the poem.
Paragraph 2: Discuss the central idea and theme of the poem. Cite textual evidence.
Paragraph 3: Discuss one technique or strategy the author uses to convey the theme
(figurative language, imagery, symbolism, or tone). Cite textual evidence.
Paragraph 4: Discuss another technique or strategy the author uses to convey the theme
(figurative language, imagery, symbolism, or tone). Cite textual evidence.
Paragraph 5: Conclusion

Presentation Grading Criteria:
Biography 20points
Image 10 points
Poem Recitation 20 points
Poem Analysis 50 points
Summative Analysis
Grammar/Punctuation
Organization
Analysis
20 points
20 points
60 points
Poetry Analysis Handout (Typed) 100 points
EXTRA CREDIT: Extra Test Grade (Multi-Media Presentation) DUE: April 29,
2014
Intellectuals: W.E.B. DuBois, Alain Locke, or Marcus Garvey.
Read at least one essay by this intellectual, historian, or critic. Include a brief biography.
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Discuss the ideas expressed in this essay and how they are representative of this intellectual, historian, or critic’s work.
Also discuss whether and how these ideas conflict with any other major thinker of the Harlem
Renaissance
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You must share an excerpt form the essay.
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Discuss whether or not you agree with intellectual and why.
Visual Artists: Aaron Douglas; Archibald J. Motley, Jr.; James VanDerZee; Jacob Lawrence; and
Augusta Savage
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View and describe at least two paintings, photographs, or sculptures by this artist. Include a brief biography.
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Present the paintings, photographs, or sculptures to the class.
 Discuss if and how this piece of art is characteristic of the artist’s work in terms of subject, medium, style, and/or point of view.
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Include your interpretation of the piece of art and why you liked it.
Singers: Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, Duke Ellington, or Louis Armstrong
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Listen to at least two songs by this performer. Include a brief biography.
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Present excerpts from the songs. Discuss if and how the songs are characteristic of the performer’s work in terms of subject matter, style, and/or kind of musical accompaniment. Also, discuss this performer’s typical audience.
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Discuss what you liked about the songs.