Amanda Gorman Elementary Lesson Plan
Let's celebrate Amanda Gorman!
Read Change Sings: A Children's Anthem by Amanda Gorman and Loren Long, then extend the learning with this lesson plan, featuring a print-and-go design activity inspired by the illustrations in the book, a fun two-page activity guide to writing spoken word poetry (depending on the age and ability of the student, this can be done individually or as a fun class-wide activity), an original coloring page, and more.
Included in this lesson:
Book and video recommendations
Materials list
Discussion prompt
Design activity worksheet inspired by the mural in the book
Two page spoken word poetry writing activity to be done individually, in groups, or as a class-wide exercise (kids love seeing their teacher perform the finished product when this is done collaboratively!)
Amanda Gorman coloring page featuring one of Amanda's famous quotations
This Black History lesson is one of the 21 lessons in our Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 21 Black History Luminaries unit. This lesson, like all the lessons in Read Glow Grow, features read alouds for all ages coupled with innovative and engaging art activities and was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
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Let's celebrate Amanda Gorman!
Read Change Sings: A Children's Anthem by Amanda Gorman and Loren Long, then extend the learning with this lesson plan, featuring a print-and-go design activity inspired by the illustrations in the book, a fun two-page activity guide to writing spoken word poetry (depending on the age and ability of the student, this can be done individually or as a fun class-wide activity), an original coloring page, and more.
Included in this lesson:
Book and video recommendations
Materials list
Discussion prompt
Design activity worksheet inspired by the mural in the book
Two page spoken word poetry writing activity to be done individually, in groups, or as a class-wide exercise (kids love seeing their teacher perform the finished product when this is done collaboratively!)
Amanda Gorman coloring page featuring one of Amanda's famous quotations
This Black History lesson is one of the 21 lessons in our Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 21 Black History Luminaries unit. This lesson, like all the lessons in Read Glow Grow, features read alouds for all ages coupled with innovative and engaging art activities and was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's celebrate Amanda Gorman!
Read Change Sings: A Children's Anthem by Amanda Gorman and Loren Long, then extend the learning with this lesson plan, featuring a print-and-go design activity inspired by the illustrations in the book, a fun two-page activity guide to writing spoken word poetry (depending on the age and ability of the student, this can be done individually or as a fun class-wide activity), an original coloring page, and more.
Included in this lesson:
Book and video recommendations
Materials list
Discussion prompt
Design activity worksheet inspired by the mural in the book
Two page spoken word poetry writing activity to be done individually, in groups, or as a class-wide exercise (kids love seeing their teacher perform the finished product when this is done collaboratively!)
Amanda Gorman coloring page featuring one of Amanda's famous quotations
This Black History lesson is one of the 21 lessons in our Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 21 Black History Luminaries unit. This lesson, like all the lessons in Read Glow Grow, features read alouds for all ages coupled with innovative and engaging art activities and was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!