| Lesson 1: Discovering Maya Angelou | | --- | | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 45 minutes | Maya Angelou biography, pictures of Maya Angelou, map of the United States | Begin by asking students if they have heard of Maya Angelou. Introduce Maya Angelou as an inspirational woman and explain that they will be learning about her life and accomplishments. | Show pictures of Maya Angelou and discuss where and when she lived. Read a short biography of Maya Angelou together. Encourage students to ask questions and share any thoughts they have about Maya Angelou. | Summarize key points about Maya Angelou's life and accomplishments. Ask students what they found most interesting or inspiring about her. | Ask students to write or draw one thing they learned about Maya Angelou during the lesson. | | Lesson 2: Maya Angelou's Contributions | | --- | | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 45 minutes | Maya Angelou's poems, quotes, videos about Maya Angelou | Begin by discussing the concept of contributions to society and culture. Introduce Maya Angelou's works, such as her poems and quotes. | Explore Maya Angelou's impact on society and culture by reading and discussing some of her famous works. Watch videos about Maya Angelou's life and achievements. Encourage students to think about how Maya Angelou's work has influenced the world. | Summarize the key contributions Maya Angelou made to society and culture. Ask students to share their thoughts on how her work has impacted them. | Ask students to write a short paragraph about how Maya Angelou's work has inspired them. | | Lesson 3: Connecting Maya Angelou to Your Life | | --- | | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 45 minutes | Paper, pencils, markers, crayons | Start by asking students to think about people who inspire them in their own lives. Discuss the importance of role models and how they can influence us. | Have students reflect on Maya Angelou's life and accomplishments and think about how they can apply her teachings to their own lives. Encourage students to share their thoughts and ideas with the class. | Wrap up the lesson by discussing the ways in which Maya Angelou can inspire us in our daily lives. Ask students to share one thing they have learned from Maya Angelou that they can apply to their own lives. | Ask students to write a short reflection on how Maya Angelou has inspired them and how they can incorporate her teachings into their own lives. | | Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Maya Angelou's Life | | --- | | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 60 minutes | Paper, markers, pictures of Maya Angelou at different ages, timeline template | Begin by explaining the concept of a timeline and its importance in organizing events in chronological order. Show examples of timelines to the students. | Guide students through the different stages of Maya Angelou's life, such as her childhood, education, career, and achievements. Have students work in pairs or small groups to create a timeline of Maya Angelou's life using pictures and key events. | Have students present their timelines to the class and explain why they chose to include certain events. Discuss the significance of each event in Maya Angelou's life. | Assess students' timelines based on the accuracy of events included, the organization of the timeline, and the creativity of presentation. | | Lesson 5: Maya Angelou's Impact on Society | | --- | | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 45 minutes | Maya Angelou's quotes, videos about civil rights movement | Begin by discussing the civil rights movement and its impact on society. Introduce Maya Angelou's involvement in the movement and her role as a civil rights activist. | Watch videos about the civil rights movement and Maya Angelou's contributions. Discuss how Maya Angelou's work and activism have influenced society and brought about positive change. | Reflect on the importance of standing up for justice and equality, inspired by Maya Angelou's example. Encourage students to think about ways they can make a positive impact in their own communities. | Ask students to write a short paragraph about how Maya Angelou's activism has influenced society and how they can contribute to positive change. | | Lesson 6: Celebrating Maya Angelou's Legacy | | --- | | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 60 minutes | Maya Angelou's poems, pictures of Maya Angelou's legacy, craft materials | Begin by discussing the concept of legacy and how people are remembered for their contributions to the world. Introduce Maya Angelou's legacy and the impact she has left on society. | Have students read and analyze some of Maya Angelou's poems. Discuss how her words continue to inspire and resonate with people around the world. | Engage students in a creative activity, such as creating a mural or collage to celebrate Maya Angelou's legacy. Encourage students to incorporate elements of Maya Angelou's work into their artwork. | Assess students' understanding of Maya Angelou's legacy through their artwork and reflections on how her work continues to inspire others. |