Description
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Amanda Gorman in a fun, fresh, and engaging way! Through this activity, students will explore Gorman’s inspiring life and accomplishments while strengthening their teamwork and communication skills as they collaborate to complete the project.
This project is a wonderful addition to any Black History Month celebration or poetry unit, encouraging students to recognize Gorman’s voice as a symbol of hope, empowerment, and change.
Students will begin by researching Amanda Gorman and gathering information about her background, achievements, and contributions to literature and social activism. They’ll then record their findings in the designated sections on the poster before working together to color or paint and assemble the final display. Once completed, the six-piece poster can be printed on regular paper or cardstock and will measure approximately 28" x 15" when taped together. For long-lasting classroom use, you can laminate the finished product.
This resource includes student directions, a project rubric, and a brainstorm graphic organizer (all provided in both PDF and editable Word document formats). It also includes six blank coloring pages that come together to form one cohesive poster, an Amanda Gorman answer key, and an example of the final project.