FEB11 Harlem Renaissance

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Social Studies

Science of Reading

Teacher Facing
February 11, 2025

Student Assistance Form (SAF)

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has been identified. Information provided in a SAF is immediately sent to a caring

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Submit a Student Assistance Form (SAF) to notify a caring professional

about your needs. A SAF can be submitted to connect you to

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Do You Have a Need? Submit a SAF

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Materials

Social Studies

Student:
● Notes

● Artists Contributions Cards & chart

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The Significance of Black History Month

This learning objective for today’s lesson, where students identify important

individuals who have participated voluntarily in civic affairs at state and

local levels, aligns with Black History Month by highlighting individuals who

have taken a stand against injustice and promoted civic responsibility.
Students can explore the efforts of local and state leaders who have

worked to dismantle systemic racism, advocate for civil rights, and build a

more equitable society.

It emphasizes the importance of fostering respect, understanding, and

justice in our communities. As educators, we have the opportunity to teach

students not only about historical events but also about their relevance

today, encouraging them to take action against injustice and work toward a

more inclusive and equitable world.

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LO: SWBAT summarize the contributions of artists
of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the
development of Texas culture.

DOL: SW summarize the contributions of artists of
various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the
development of Texas culture in at least 1 of 2
questions.

SST.4.17B Summarize the contributions of artists of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the development of Texas culture such as

Lydia Mendoza, Chelo Silva, and Julius Lorenzo Cobb Bledsoe.

Texas Through Time

Open Ended

SWBAT summarize the contributions of artists
of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the
development of Texas culture.

Can you think of any artists of different racial and ethnic background?

Tell me a little bit about them.

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SST.4.17B Summarize the contributions of artists of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the development of Texas culture such as

Lydia Mendoza, Chelo Silva, and Julius Lorenzo Cobb Bledsoe.

Real World Connection

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Lesson Vocabulary: contribution, equality, barrier
What word do you think goes on each line?

_______________

_________________

________________

noun

noun

noun

Something given, created, or
done that helps make a positive
difference or adds to a larger
cause or goal.

The state of being treated the
same, especially in status,
rights, and opportunities.

Something that blocks or makes
it difficult to achieve a goal or
progress.

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Lesson Vocabulary Were you correct?

contribution

equality

barrier

noun

noun

noun

Something given, created, or
done that helps make a positive
difference or adds to a larger
cause or goal.

The state of being treated the
same, especially in status,
rights, and opportunities.

Something that blocks or makes
it difficult to achieve a goal or
progress.

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How does music and art inspire people to
create change?
How does it inspire you to make change?

Music and art inspires change by…

Word Bank

communicate

unite

express

motivate

Open Ended

How do you think music and art inspires people to create change?
How does it inspire you to make change?

Word Bank: communicate, unite, express, and motivate

Use 2 word bank words in your answer. Use the dictionary!

Music and art inspires change by ...

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What is Black History Month?

Month-long
celebration in

1976

Celebrated

Dr. Carter G.

Woodson

Achievements,

culture, and
contributions

Open Ended

What is Black History Month?

Use your notes from last week.

Black History Month is ...

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Black Musicians and Artists

Faith Ringgold

Louis Armstrong

Ella Fitzgerald

Louis Armstrong

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Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World (At The BBC)

Louis Armstrong performs “What A Wonderful World” live at BBC Studios in 1968.Pre-order ‘Louis in London’, out July 12: https://louisarmstrong.lnk.to/LouisinLondonIDSubscribe and ring the bell to never miss an update from Louis Armstrong: https://Verve.lnk.to/LouisYTIDCheck out “The Best of Louis Armstrong” playlist: https://Verve.lnk.to/BestOfLouisIDSubscribe to the official Verve Records YouTube channel: http://verve.lnk.to/verveyoutubeIDFollow Louis Armstrong:Facebook: https://facebook.com/louisarmstrongInstagram: https://instagram.com/louisarmstrongofficial TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@louisarmstrongofficialCredits:Recorded on 2nd July 1968 for “Show Of The Week – Louis Armstrong” on BBC TVProduced by Roger HurllFirst broadcast on 22nd September 1968Licensed courtesy of BBC StudiosLyrics:I see trees of greenRed roses tooI see them bloom For me and youAnd I think to myself What a wonderful worldI see skies of blue And clouds of whiteThe bright blessed dayThe dark sacred nightAnd I think to myself What a wonderful worldThe colors of the rainbow So pretty in the skyAre also on the faces Of people going byI see friends shaking handsSaying, "How do you do?"They're really sayingI love youI hear babies cryI watch them growThey'll learn much more Than I'll ever knowAnd I think to myself What a wonderful worldYes, I think to myself What a wonderful world#LouisArmstrong #WhatAWonderfulWorld #LouisInLondon #Jazz

Music video by Louis Armstrong performing What A Wonderful World (At The BBC). © 1968 BBC, under license to Verve Label Group, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

http://vevo.ly/F02rVZ

What emotions or

messages do you think

music like Louis

Armstrong’s could convey

during difficult times in

history?

The emotions/ message I

think the music of

Armstrong convey during

difficult times is..

Louis Armstrong

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Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World (At The BBC)

Louis Armstrong performs “What A Wonderful World” live at BBC Studios in 1968.Pre-order ‘Louis in London’, out July 12: https://louisarmstrong.lnk.to/LouisinLondonIDSubscribe and ring the bell to never miss an update from Louis Armstrong: https://Verve.lnk.to/LouisYTIDCheck out “The Best of Louis Armstrong” playlist: https://Verve.lnk.to/BestOfLouisIDSubscribe to the official Verve Records YouTube channel: http://verve.lnk.to/verveyoutubeIDFollow Louis Armstrong:Facebook: https://facebook.com/louisarmstrongInstagram: https://instagram.com/louisarmstrongofficial TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@louisarmstrongofficialCredits:Recorded on 2nd July 1968 for “Show Of The Week – Louis Armstrong” on BBC TVProduced by Roger HurllFirst broadcast on 22nd September 1968Licensed courtesy of BBC StudiosLyrics:I see trees of greenRed roses tooI see them bloom For me and youAnd I think to myself What a wonderful worldI see skies of blue And clouds of whiteThe bright blessed dayThe dark sacred nightAnd I think to myself What a wonderful worldThe colors of the rainbow So pretty in the skyAre also on the faces Of people going byI see friends shaking handsSaying, "How do you do?"They're really sayingI love youI hear babies cryI watch them growThey'll learn much more Than I'll ever knowAnd I think to myself What a wonderful worldYes, I think to myself What a wonderful world#LouisArmstrong #WhatAWonderfulWorld #LouisInLondon #Jazz

Music video by Louis Armstrong performing What A Wonderful World (At The BBC). © 1968 BBC, under license to Verve Label Group, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

http://vevo.ly/F02rVZ

During this time in history

what emotions or

messages did his work

convey?

During this time in history

his work …..

Louis Armstrong

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Who was Louis Armstrong?

○Known as "Satchmo" or "Pops," one of the most influential figures in jazz.

○Early Life:

■Born in 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana, one of the birthplaces of jazz.

■Grew up in poverty; started playing music at a young age to help support his family.

■Learned to play the cornet in a juvenile home, where he was introduced to formal music training.

○Career Highlights:

■Became a household name with his groundbreaking jazz recordings in the 1920s, including West End Blues.

■Known for hits like What a Wonderful World, Hello, Dolly!, and La Vie En Rose.

■His charismatic stage presence made him an international star.

○Cultural Impact:

■Revolutionized jazz by introducing improvisation and individual expression.

■Played during a time of racial segregation, breaking down barriers by performing for integrated audiences.

■His music and personality made him an ambassador of goodwill around the world.

●What did he do?

○Pioneered jazz music, particularly with his trumpet playing and vocal techniques.

○Famous for improvisation and popularizing scat singing.

●Why is he important?

○Helped make jazz an international phenomenon.

○Broke racial barriers, performing for mixed audiences during a segregated era.

●Play a short part of the song “what a wonderful world”

●Discussion Tip:

○What emotions or messages do you think music like Louis Armstrong’s could convey during difficult times in history?

Louis Armstrong

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Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World (At The BBC)

Louis Armstrong performs “What A Wonderful World” live at BBC Studios in 1968.Pre-order ‘Louis in London’, out July 12: https://louisarmstrong.lnk.to/LouisinLondonIDSubscribe and ring the bell to never miss an update from Louis Armstrong: https://Verve.lnk.to/LouisYTIDCheck out “The Best of Louis Armstrong” playlist: https://Verve.lnk.to/BestOfLouisIDSubscribe to the official Verve Records YouTube channel: http://verve.lnk.to/verveyoutubeIDFollow Louis Armstrong:Facebook: https://facebook.com/louisarmstrongInstagram: https://instagram.com/louisarmstrongofficial TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@louisarmstrongofficialCredits:Recorded on 2nd July 1968 for “Show Of The Week – Louis Armstrong” on BBC TVProduced by Roger HurllFirst broadcast on 22nd September 1968Licensed courtesy of BBC StudiosLyrics:I see trees of greenRed roses tooI see them bloom For me and youAnd I think to myself What a wonderful worldI see skies of blue And clouds of whiteThe bright blessed dayThe dark sacred nightAnd I think to myself What a wonderful worldThe colors of the rainbow So pretty in the skyAre also on the faces Of people going byI see friends shaking handsSaying, "How do you do?"They're really sayingI love youI hear babies cryI watch them growThey'll learn much more Than I'll ever knowAnd I think to myself What a wonderful worldYes, I think to myself What a wonderful world#LouisArmstrong #WhatAWonderfulWorld #LouisInLondon #Jazz

Music video by Louis Armstrong performing What A Wonderful World (At The BBC). © 1968 BBC, under license to Verve Label Group, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

http://vevo.ly/F02rVZ

During this time in history

what emotions or

messages did his work

convey?

During this time in history

his work …..

Open Ended

During this time in history what emotions or messages did Louis Armstrong's work, or music work convey?

During this time in history his work conveyed to the people ...

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Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong - Dream A Little Dream Of Me (Audio)

“Dream A Little Dream Of Me” by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong from the album "The Complete Decca Singles 1950-1955.” Subscribe and ring the bell to never miss an update: https://ellafitzgerald.lnk.to/YTsubscribeFollow Ella:Instagram: https://EllaFitzgerald.lnk.to/InstagramIDFacebook: https://EllaFitzgerald.lnk.to/FacebookIDTwitter: https://EllaFitzgerald.lnk.to/TwitterIDSpotify: https://EllaFitzgerald.lnk.to/SpotifyIDApple Music: https://EllaFitzgerald.lnk.to/AppleIDAmazon: https://EllaFitzgerald.lnk.to/AmazonID#EllaFtizgerald #LouisArmstrong #StrangerThings

Why do you think her musical presence was so influential?

Her musical presence was influential because ...

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Ella Fitzgerald

●Who was Ella Fitzgerald?
○Nicknamed the "First Lady of Song."
○Early Life:
■Born in 1917 in Newport News, Virginia.
■Faced a challenging childhood, including the loss of her mother and homelessness.
■Entered an amateur contest at Harlem’s Apollo Theater in 1934, which launched her career.
○Career Highlights:
■Collaborated with legends like Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie.
■Famous for her interpretations of the Great American Songbook, featuring composers like George Gershwin and Cole Porter.
■Won 13 Grammy Awards, including the first-ever Grammy for a Black woman.
○Cultural Impact:
■Broke racial and gender barriers, becoming one of the most beloved and respected vocalists in history.
■Her scat singing style and vocal improvisations influenced countless artists.
■Known for her resilience and grace, she overcame personal challenges to achieve legendary status.
●What did she do?
○Mastered scat singing, a vocal technique where singers use their voice like an instrument.
○Recorded iconic songs like Summertime and A-Tisket, A-Tasket.
●Why is she important?
○First Black woman to win a Grammy Award.
○Her success opened doors for future generations of Black female artists.
●Discussion Tip:
○Why do you think Ella Fitzgerald’s ability to cross genres (jazz, pop, etc.) made her so influential?
○Can you guess who is the other person singing with her on this song?

Open Ended

Why do you think her musical presence was so influential?

Her musical presence was influential because ...

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Faith Ringgold

○A painter, writer, and activist.

○Early Life:

■Born in Harlem, New York, in 1930, during the Harlem Renaissance, which influenced her artistic vision.

■Grew up in a creative family, learning sewing and storytelling from her mother.

○Career Highlights:

■Best known for her story quilts, including Tar Beach, which blends visual art with written narratives about African
American life and culture.

■Author and illustrator of children’s books, including Tar Beach, which won the Coretta Scott King Award.

■Her works have been exhibited in major museums, including the Guggenheim and the Museum of Modern Art.

○Cultural Impact:

■Addressed issues like racism, gender inequality, and identity through her art.

■Advocated for equal representation of Black artists in galleries and museums.

■Continues to inspire younger generations with her art and storytelling.

●What did she do?

○Famous for her story quilts, combining visual art with written narratives.

○Focused on themes like race, gender, and culture.

●Why is she important?

○Encouraged conversations about social justice through her art.

○Inspired new ways of blending art with storytelling to empower marginalized voices.

●Discussion Tip:

○How does using both art and storytelling make Faith Ringgold’s work more powerful?

Open Ended

I can infer about Faith Ringgold ....

Make an inference about Faith Ringgold like I did using a piece of text evidence. I'm excited to see what the deepest, well thought inference will be.

After you send your inference, read the next slide, and then DOL OnTrack SOR_2.11

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SST.4.17B Summarize the contributions of artists of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the development of Texas culture such as

Lydia Mendoza, Chelo Silva, and Julius Lorenzo Cobb Bledsoe.

“do unto others …”