Description
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Kate Chopin in a new and engaging way! Through this activity, students will research and design an author biography poster, exploring Chopin’s life, literary achievements, and her enduring influence as a pioneering voice in American literature. Along the way, they’ll also strengthen their teamwork and communication skills as they work together to complete the project.
This resource is the perfect addition to any unit on The Story of an Hour or Désirée’s Baby, helping students connect Chopin’s background and experiences to her works and the themes she explored.
Students will begin by researching Kate Chopin and gathering information about her background, accomplishments, and contributions to literature. 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 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, a Kate Chopin answer key, and an example of the final project.
