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Figurative language: Metaphor: This lesson is a part of a unit on poetry and figurative language. It is designed to teach students the characteristics of metaphor within the context of poetry.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts); By Nancy Meyers.

Visualizations: Black poet, Langston Hughes: Third grade or fourth grade students will have an opportunity to read and appreciate selected poetry of the African-American poet, Langston Hughes.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Arts and Information Skills); By Floanna Long.

A renaissance of jazz and poetry: The Harlem Renaissance was the birth of a creative plethora in all fields of art for African Americans. The poetry and jazz composed during or inspired by this era naturally complemented each other. Furthermore, many of the themes from the musical and literary worlds are universal and provide a great lesson on how two different works can have a parallel theme.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 English Language Arts and Music Education); By Janet Fore.

Interpreting a short story: Students will study the literary genre of the short story and examine how, through writing, an author can comment directly/indirectly on our society as a whole. Hopefully, the students will develop an awareness of the problems/concerns facing our society and an appreciation of how a skilled writer can mirror society's ills and sometimes offer solutions for the problems that plague us.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts); By Regina Johnson.

Rainy weather: This is the first lesson in a weather unit. This lesson consists of activities that help students understand the concept of rain.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Science); By Carol McCrary.

African American history: A guide to lesson plans, articles, and websites to help bring African American history alive in your classroom.; Format: bibliography/help

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The poet's voice: Langston Hughes and you: Some poets achieve popular acclaim only when they express clear and widely shared emotions with a forceful, distinctive, and memorable voice. But what is meant by voice in poetry, and what qualities have made the voice of Langston Hughes a favorite for... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts); Provided by: EDSITEment

Discovering a passion for poetry with Langston Hughes: In this lesson, students explore contemporary youth poetry as well as the poetry of Langston Hughes, placing the poems in their historical context. They go on to create their own poems that communicate a personal view on a current world issue. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

Dancing minds and shouting smiles: Teaching personification through poetry: Students learn about personification in this lesson that uses “The Sky is Low” by Emily Dickinson, “Two Sunflowers Move in the Yellow Room” by William Blake, and “April Rain Song” by Langston Hughes. After the teacher... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Creative Americans: Portraits by Van Vechten, 1932-1964: Portraits of famous early 20th century American writers, artists, and celebrities taken by American photographer, Carl Van Vechten. A few landscapes by Van Vechten are also included in this collection. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Library of Congress

Varying views of America: In this lesson, students work in a collaborative setting to examine the ways that perspective influences how individuals vary in their tone toward similar experience based on their point of view. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 11 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

Drop Me Off in Harlem: Exploring the Intersections: Become familiar with the community, the people and the artistic works that were central to the cultural explosion in Harlem between 1917 and 1935. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: ArtsEdge