Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Margaret Mitchell in a new and engaging way! Students will research Mitchell’s life and literary achievements to create an author biography poster that showcases her impact as a legendary writer. Through this project, they will also build essential skills in collaboration and effective communication.
This activity is an excellent addition to any Gone with the Wind novel study, helping students connect the author’s background to her most famous work.
Working in groups, students will research Margaret Mitchell, organize their findings on the poster, and bring their creation to life through color or paint. Once all six pages are completed and taped together, the final display measures approximately 28" x 15" and can be printed on regular copy paper or card stock. For a lasting classroom display, laminate the finished poster.
This resource includes student directions (PDF and editable Word document), a project rubric (PDF and editable Word document), a graphic organizer (PDF and editable Word document), six printable poster pages, a Margaret Mitchell answer key, and an example of the completed project.