Maya Angelou was a writer, poet, and speaker whose words inspired people around the world. She wrote about her life, her struggles, and her hope for a better future. Her voice was powerful and kind, and she worked for fairness and...

Learn about the famous author and poet who helped the Civil Rights Movement and changed the world with her inspiring words and life story.

Pupil outcome: I can plan a poem inspired by the ideas and methods in Angelou's poetry. Key learning points: - When writing a poem inspired by a particular writer, their ideas and / or methods might inspire you. - You could use Angelou's...

Pupil outcome: I can explore and evaluate Angelou’s use of figurative language across two poems: ‘Equality’ and ‘Phenomenal Woman’. Key learning points: - Figurative language sees writers use non-literal words and phrases to develop...

Pupil outcome: I can explore Angelou's use of figurative language in 'Phenomenal Woman' and use this exploration to write about myself using figurative language. Key learning points: - Figurative language sees writers use non-literal...

Marguerite Annie Johnson Angelou (April 4, 1928 to May 28, 2014), known as Maya Angelou, was an American author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet and civil rights activist best known for her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird...

In This Episode, Tyler Teaches Us About How to Change It - by Maya Angelou

Pupil outcome: I can explore Maya Angelou's 'Still I Rise'. Key learning points: - 'Still I Rise' was first published in 1978 in a collection of Angelou's poems entitled 'And Still I Rise'. - The collection 'And Still I Rise' explores...

Pupil outcome: I can explore Maya Angelou's 'Caged Bird'. Key learning points: - An extended metaphor is a detailed comparison which develops one idea over a number of lines, paragraphs or stanzas. - In 'Caged Bird', the idea of a bird...

Pupil outcome: I can explore Maya Angelou's 'Equality'. Key learning points: - 'Equality' sees a speaker demand equality so that she can be "free". - Arguably, the poem presents racial and gender inequality that Angelou experienced as a...

Pupil outcome: I can explore Maya Angelou's 'On Aging', with a focus on how she creates a complex voice through her poetic structures. Key learning points: - 'On Aging' was first published in Maya Angelou's 1978 collection of poems, 'And...

Pupil outcome: I can perform one stanza of Maya Angelou's 'Still I Rise' with a focus on conveying the speaker's power. Key learning points: - There is a contrast between the way the speaker and those who have oppressed her are presented...

Pupil outcome: I can perform Maya Angelou's 'Caged Bird'. Key learning points: - When performing a poem, you should make informed decisions about the pace, volume, and tone of your voice. - Your pace, volume and tone could be very...

Dr. Shelly M. Jones is an Associate Professor at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut. She teaches undergraduate and graduate content, curriculum and methods courses. Her interests include culturally...

Pupil outcome: I can consider different aspects of performance and apply them to a performance of my own. Key learning points: - When performing a poem, you should make informed decisions about the pace, volume and tone of your voice. -...

" I have no faith at all. I only hold convictions." - Ayn Rand on February 25, 1959, as told to Mike Wallace Recording from Mike Wallace Collection @ Harry Ransom Center The University of Texas at Austin Get more from the full interview...

"Animals were my passion from even before I could speak apparently. When I was about 10, 11 I fell in love with Tarzan" - Jane Goodall, as told to Ira Flatow in 2002 Hear more interview outtakes and learn more about Jane