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Women's History Month resources for GATE $5-10

Women's History Month/ELA: "Life doesn't frighten me" (Maya Angelou, 1978)

Created by

The Professor in Your Corner Diane Kemker

This 50-slide presentation consists of 3 lessons based on the Maya Angelou 1978 poem, "Life doesn't frighten me." 1. The first lesson focuses on theme. It includes a writing exercise for students focusing on things that frighten them, and how they have addressed their fears.2. The second lesson focuses on rhythm, and introduces and teaches trochee, iamb, and anapest, with fun and accessible examples and exercises, from familiar sources. They are then applied to the poem. More advanced stude

Subjects:

Black History Month, Poetry, Women's History Month

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

GATE, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.5.10

, RL.6.10

, RL.7.10

, RL.8.10

Also included in: Women's History Month/ELA (Poetry): Three Works by Maya Angelou

Women's History Month: Response to a "Think Piece"

Created by

Spike Literature

Believe it or not, Hermione Granger AND Louisa May Alcott have connections to women's AND civil rights. Reading the accompanying "Think Piece" promotes debate, provides writing prompts, and allows for critical thinking opportunities. Satisfies US/World History, Social Studies, and Language Arts standards as well as Project Based Learning strategies.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Social Studies - History, Women's History Month

Grades:

8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

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