ELA- Shuffle Along and the Sounds of Change

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Shuffle Along and the Sounds of Change

Learning Objective

At the end of this lesson you will be able to analyze the impact of repetition in Shuffle Along and compare the written and audio versions of 'Election Day.'

Use what you know about music to answer both questions!

What do you already know about how music and lyrics can shape culture?

What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

Learn about the cultural movement that celebrated African American art, music, and literature during the 1920s.

Shuffle Along: A Landmark Musical

Discover why Shuffle Along was a breakthrough Broadway musical and how it impacted society and arts at the time.

What do you already know about this historic musical or how theater can promote change?

What Do You Know About Shuffle Along?

Reading About Shuffle Along

Let’s read a short article/ watch a video about Shuffle Along’s importance. Notice details about society and art in the text.

What do you already know about this historic musical or how theater can promote change?

Finding Evidence From the Article

Finding Evidence From the Article

Art

What new styles and themes did it introduce to Broadway and music?

Society

How did Shuffle Along influence people's views on race and opportunity?

Why was it considered important?

First Scene: Act 1, Scene 1

Let’s read a snippet of the lyrics and script from the opening scene. Pay attention to how repetition is used.

Why Use Repetition?

Discuss how repeating phrases or words in the lyrics creates deeper meaning or emotion. How does it affect the audience?

Analyzing 'Election Day': Read vs. Listen

We’ll compare the text version of 'Election Day' to its song version. Think about how each form makes you feel.

Text and Audio: Technique Effects

Written Version

Audio Version

Listen for tempo, melody, and voice. What do musical elements add to the meaning?

Look for descriptive language and repetition. How is the story told?

Underline any

Reflect: Which Version Moved You?

Think about what stood out in both the written and audio forms of 'Election Day.' Which did you prefer and why?

Write one way Shuffle Along used music or lyrics to influence its audience or society during the Harlem Renaissance.

Exit Ticket: Impact of Shuffle Along

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.