Spring & the second semester are the perfect time to help students explore their voices, perspectives, and identities while engaging in meaningful ELA work.
This bundle brings together powerful TED Talks, poetry reflection, literary analysis, art exploration, and a real-world community interview project to help students think critically, express themselves creatively, and connect learning to the world around them.
Many of the featured texts highlight influential women and diverse voices, making this bundle a natural fit for Women’s History Month while still being relevant all year long.
These lessons are designed to promote:
Student voice & self-expression
Identity & belonging
Critical thinking & perspective taking
Creative literacy projects
Meaningful discussion & reflection
Perfect for middle and high school ELA & advisory classrooms!
This Bundle Includes:
1. TED Talk Lessons
Let Curiosity Lead — Yara Shahidi
The Danger of a Single Story — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Students analyze powerful messages about storytelling, curiosity, and perspective, and make connections to their own lives.
2. Poetry Reflection Journal- A guided poetry experience designed to help students explore identity, emotions, and voice through writing and reflection.
3. Theme Comic Project- A creative literary analysis activity where students demonstrate understanding of theme through original comic creation.
4. Women in Art Analysis- Bisa Butler & Faith Ringgold art analysis activity (print & digital options) connecting art, culture, and identity.
5. Community Interview Project- A meaningful project where students interview someone in their community and reflect on voice, belonging, and lived experiences. Includes presentation templates, interview questions, and one-pager.
Spring & the second semester are the perfect time to help students explore their voices, perspectives, and identities while engaging in meaningful ELA work.
This bundle brings together powerful TED Talks, poetry reflection, literary analysis, art exploration, and a real-world community interview project to help students think critically, express themselves creatively, and connect learning to the world around them.
Many of the featured texts highlight influential women and diverse voices, making this bundle a natural fit for Women’s History Month while still being relevant all year long.
These lessons are designed to promote:
Student voice & self-expression
Identity & belonging
Critical thinking & perspective taking
Creative literacy projects
Meaningful discussion & reflection
Perfect for middle and high school ELA & advisory classrooms!
This Bundle Includes:
1. TED Talk Lessons
Let Curiosity Lead — Yara Shahidi
The Danger of a Single Story — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Students analyze powerful messages about storytelling, curiosity, and perspective, and make connections to their own lives.
2. Poetry Reflection Journal- A guided poetry experience designed to help students explore identity, emotions, and voice through writing and reflection.
3. Theme Comic Project- A creative literary analysis activity where students demonstrate understanding of theme through original comic creation.
4. Women in Art Analysis- Bisa Butler & Faith Ringgold art analysis activity (print & digital options) connecting art, culture, and identity.
5. Community Interview Project- A meaningful project where students interview someone in their community and reflect on voice, belonging, and lived experiences. Includes presentation templates, interview questions, and one-pager.
