Harlem Words Pretest
Harlem Words Check
Name:
Date:
Look at each word. Check the box that shows what you know. If you check "I know this!", write one thing you know about it.
I know this!
I have heard it.
I do not know it.
Langston Hughes
Zora Neale Hurston
W.E.B. Du Bois
Countee Cullen
Claude McKay
The Great Migration
Harlem Renaissance
Jazz
Aaron Douglas
Louis Armstrong
Duke Ellington
The Great Depression
This is just a check to see what you know! Do your best.
Harlem Words Key
Teacher Reference Key
Harlem Renaissance Unit
Simple definitions leveled for 2nd grade reading ability. Use these to prompt students or provide quick explanations during the pre-test.
Langston Hughes
A man who wrote famous poems and stories.
Zora Neale Hurston
A woman who wrote books about Black life.
W.E.B. Du Bois
A smart leader who fought for fair rules.
Countee Cullen
A man who wrote very good poems.
Claude McKay
A writer who came from a different island.
The Great Migration
When many Black families moved North for better lives.
Harlem Renaissance
A time in New York when Black art and music became famous.
Jazz
A fast and fun kind of music with horns and drums.
Aaron Douglas
An artist who painted pictures of Black history.
Louis Armstrong
A famous man who played the trumpet and sang.
Duke Ellington
A man who led a big band and played the piano.
The Great Depression
A very hard time when many people lost their jobs and money.
Instructional Tip:
Read the names aloud for students. Use the icons to help them group the people (writers vs musicians).
