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Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance (Fuller): Assignment

The Harlem Renaissance - Black Cultural Movement in Art Music and Literature

Choose a Poet

Gwendolyn Bennett (Nicky&Ramiz), Sterling Brown (Sebastian&Jack), Arna Bontemps (TJ&Mike), Langston Hughes (Kayman&Hank), Claude McKay (Carson&Chuma), Countee Cullen (Ethan&Robert), Jean Toomer (Josiah&Cabot), Jessie Redmon Fauset  (Otis&Tyler), Joseph S. Cotter (Bert&Grayson), Helene Johnson (Houston&Ilan), Mae Cowdery (Billy&Maxwell) , Waring Cuney (Brice), Anne Spencer (Cabe&Coleman)  

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Assignment Details: 4 Slides

Present slide show that includes:
1) Biography of the poet
2) Information about his or her works
3) Leads class through analysis of one poem (so have slide with text of poem)
4) Works Consulted (Bibliography)--At least 2 sources (no Wikipedia)
You will be graded on content as well as the organization, clarity and visual appeal of your presentation.