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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Southern Renaissance: Zora Neale Hurston

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Zora Neale Hurston is featured in this biography highlighting her literary contributions which focused on African Americans as whole people, celebrating their heritage, in an era when black authors tended to write about their...
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Regional Realism: Joel Chandler Harris

For Students 9th - 10th
Creator of Uncle Remus and other African American folklore tales, journalist Joel Chandler Harris is featured as a revolutionary writer regarding oppression and prejudices. For more resources click the "Joel Chandler Harris Activities" tab.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Myths, Legends, & Folktales: Collection

For Teachers K - 1st
Greek and Egyptian mythology, the story of the Lion King, and the legend of King Arthus are just some of the ways these resources explore the different cultural interpretations of heroes. Then learn the stories of Cinderella, as well as...
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Joel Chandler Harris (1845 1908)

For Students 9th - 10th
The famous Uncle Remus folktales were retold by this writer. Site offers a biography of Harris, a brief discussion of the Uncle Remus tales, and a list of suggested readings.

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