Summary
The story of the poet and author who turned a hard childhood into powerful writing, becoming one of America's most beloved voices for courage and hope.
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Discussion
The story of the poet and author who turned a hard childhood into powerful writing, becoming one of America's most beloved voices for courage and hope.
- How did Maya Angelou turn difficult experiences into something powerful?
- Why can writing down our feelings help us?
- What does it mean to have a 'voice' that others listen to?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: poet, author, courage.
Try it: Write two lines about a time you felt brave. Read them out loud.