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Take your students on a journey back to the 1920s to explore the Harlem Renaissance and the life of one of its most celebrated writers, Langston Hughes. In this adventure, students will learn about Hughes’ influence on poetry, literature, and culture during a transformative time in American history.
Students will also visit the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem in New York City to see how his legacy is preserved and celebrated. This Learning Adventure is ideal for Black History Month, ELA lessons, and activities focused on poetry and cultural history.
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This Learning Adventure combines history, literature, and culture into a captivating experience that enhances students’ understanding of poetry and the Harlem Renaissance. With its focus on reading comprehension, literary analysis, and historical context, it provides an enriching way to meet ELA and social studies standards.
Introduce students to the Harlem Renaissance, its key figures, and Langston Hughes’ contributions to literature. Students will explore the themes, topics, and style of Hughes’ poetry.
Travel to Harlem in New York City to visit the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and discover how Langston Hughes’ legacy is honored today.
Assess students’ understanding with a quiz on the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes’ works, and the cultural impact of his writing.
Elementary:
3.10 - The student will explain how the contributions of selected individuals changed the lives of Americans, with an emphasis on cultural movements like the Harlem Renaissance.
Middle School:
United States History II (USII.7) - The student will apply social science skills to understand the major cultural, economic, and political developments during the 1920s and 1930s, including the Harlem Renaissance.
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Teachers value this Kai XR Learning Adventure for its seamless integration of Langston Hughes’ impactful poetry and the cultural history of the Harlem Renaissance. It provides students with meaningful opportunities to connect with literature and explore the themes and styles that made Hughes a defining voice of his era.
More reasons why teachers love this adventure:
Combines interactive content with thoughtful analysis of Langston Hughes’ poetry.
Supports Common Core ELA standards for literary and informational texts and national social studies standards.
Perfect for Black History Month, poetry units, or lessons on cultural history and the arts.
Helps students analyze the themes, styles, and historical significance of Hughes’ works while learning about the broader cultural movement of the Harlem Renaissance.
Teachers enjoy their first five lessons free on Kai XR! Explore the Langston Hughes Adventure and other engaging Learning Adventures designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding in your classroom.
Add this Adventure to get started with your students.
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For quick access, log in with Clever or Classlink.
This Learning Adventure is an interactive classroom resource that immerses students in the cultural and literary impact of Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance. It integrates history, literature, and poetry to enhance students' understanding of this transformative era in American history.
Students explore Hughes’s contributions to literature through a mini-lesson, virtual field trip, and quiz. They analyze his poetry’s themes, topics, and style while connecting them to the broader cultural significance of the Harlem Renaissance.
Simply log in with Clever or Classlink for easy access. Teachers, once logged in, click on Add to My Adventures to make this Adventure yours.
Yes, teachers can enjoy their first five lessons for free on Kai XR, including the Langston Hughes Adventure. Paid school subscriptions provide additional access to state standards-aligned content.
The Adventure is designed to take approximately 30 minutes, making it a flexible option for single class periods or as part of a larger unit.
The Langston Hughes Learning Adventure is suitable for elementary and middle school students. It meets Common Core ELA standards and national social studies standards, making it ideal for ELA lessons, Black History Month, and cultural history activities.
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