Description
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about William Blake in a new and engaging way! Through this activity, students will research and design an author biography poster, exploring Blake’s life, literary achievements, and his lasting influence as both a visionary poet and artist. Along the way, they’ll also strengthen their teamwork and communication skills as they collaborate to complete the project.
This is a wonderful addition to any poetry or Romantic literature unit, helping students make deeper connections between Blake’s life, his artistic philosophy, and his remarkable body of work.
Students will begin by researching William Blake and gathering information about his background, accomplishments, and contributions to literature and art. 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 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 William Blake answer key, and an example of the final project.