This guide is designed for a one-semester elective course in Afro-American literature for high school juniors and seniors. The approach to the literature is generally by genre. After a statement of philosophy, the guide lists cognitive, affective, and psychomotor objectives for the course; suggests teaching-learning activities concerning readings, class discussions, written or oral presentations, and examinations; gives techniques for assessing students' progress; and outlines available learning resources (print, non-print, and resource persons). An annotated bibliography on Afro-American literature is also provided for the teacher. Appendices include an annotated list of literature by and about Negroes, a list of books to make up a classroom library for the course, and a list of social studies books to aid in teaching Afro-American history. (DD)