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What makes Maya Angelou an iconic influencer and inspiration? Given her childhood and struggles as a young adult, her life could have been very different. Instead, Maya channeled her challenges into significant works of art from writing poetry and best-selling novels to performing arts. Ahead of her time, Maya blazed trails for all women, especially women of color. Recognized worldwide during her lifetime, she remains a powerful role model through her actions and works today. Look to Maya Angelou to inspire students that a dream combined with determination and effort can come true—and remain true—lasting beyond a lifetime.
In this issue students will:
- read informational text about Maya Angelou
- recognize Maya’s challenges and her determination to overcome them
- learn about Maya’s awards and recognitions
- understand different art forms
- evaluate and discuss the title of Maya’s best-selling novel
- create a Maya Angelou poster to celebrate her life
- track your fitness moves—including dance—for one week
- identify missing vowels in an excerpt from Maya’s inaugural poem
- list 25 details from a photo in the news
- write about a women you admire the most
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