The Warmth of Other Suns Lesson Plan

The Migration Series

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

Students will view and discuss the Migration-focused paintings of Jacob Lawrence.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1

Structure:

Remind students of Richard Wright and his attempts to document and explore the Great Migration in writing. Now, students will study a similar figure, Jacob Lawrence, who represented the Migration through visual art. Many of Lawrence's paintings are available to view through the Museum of Modern Art. Start the activity by playing the introductory video from the museum, in which lawyer and writer Bryan...