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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
A landing page for a course on the art history of Asia.
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PBS

Pbs: Black and Blue: Jazz in Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Ralph Ellison was a musician who later became a writer. His book Invisible Man is written like a jazz composition. In this lesson, students will interpret key themes and concepts in Invisible Man that are also found in jazz music.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature and Composition: The Harlem Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson is an introduction to a unit on The Harlem Renaissance, the period between the end of WW I through mid 1930s when African Americans were recognized for their literature, music, and art. It discusses their themes and lists...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Tribute to an Artist and His/her Work

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Inspired by both a song (sung by Don McLean) about Van Gogh as well as a poem written by Tupac Shakur, students will be inspired to research an artist with an interesting life and style of work. Students will research the artist they...
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Penguin Publishing

U.s. Penguin Group: Welcome to the World of Ezra Jack Keats! [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a collection of information about Ezra Jack Keats and his books for young readers. It includes biographical information, an annotated listing of his books; activity suggestions for four of his books; book suggestions by theme for...