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Maya Angelou

Today’s Walking Classroom podcast discusses the famous African-American author and poet, Maya Angelou. She wrote a series of memoirs about her life experiences, including her childhood in the South. Maya Angelou wrote a poem called “On the Pulse of Morning” for President Bill Clinton’s inauguration day, and the poem became famous all over the world.

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Character Value: Optimism

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Common Core

L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:
RL.3.1, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, L.3.5, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, L.4.5, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, L.5.5, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, L.6.5, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, L.7.5, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, L.8.5, SL.8.1, SL.8.4

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Quiz: (Make sure you're already logged into your Gmail account, then click to copy this Google form to your Google Drive. Quiz keys are here.)
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Related Videos:


Maya Angelou’s Life, Legacy and Language
3:36

Memorializes Maya Angelou in a documentary format.


Maya Angelou’s Poem from Clinton’s 1993 Inauguration
5:42

Features Maya Angelou reading “On the Pulse of Morning” at Bill Clinton’s Inauguration.

Additional Resources:


Maya Angelou’s Top 10 Rules for Success
Virtual Field Trip

Learn important lessons from Maya Angelou in this video interview.


Maya Angelou Quiz
Online Activity

Test knowledge of Maya Angelou in this quiz from Ducksters Education Site.


Women Who Made a Difference
Multi-Day Project

Create a visual to tell the story of Maya Angelou in this BrainPop Educators project.


Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou
Printable or Worksheet

Demonstrate knowledge of Maya Angelou in this Education.com reading comprehension exercise.


Examining History with Maya Angelou’s Poetry
Hands-on Activity

Examine primary sources to learn about the background for Maya Angelou’s writing in this activity from the International Literacy Association.

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