Description
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Sylvia Plath in a new and engaging way! Through this activity, students will research and design an author biography poster, exploring Plath’s life, literary achievements, and her enduring influence as one of the most powerful voices in twentieth-century poetry. Along the way, they’ll also strengthen their teamwork and communication skills as they collaborate to complete the project.
This project is a wonderful addition to any unit featuring The Bell Jar or Plath’s poetry, helping students make deeper connections between her life experiences and the themes reflected in her work.
Students will begin by researching Sylvia Plath 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 Sylvia Plath answer key, and an example of the final project.