Lesson Plan

Discuss 22-year-old Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem “The Hill We Climb”

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Two poems by National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman are spotlighted in a PBS instructional activity. Young scholars conduct a close reading and watch videos of Gorman reading her inaugural poem "The Hill We Climb" and "The Miracle of Morning." They discuss the meaning, tone, and impact of the poems and make connections between the poet's message and their own lives.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups research the many allusions in the poem
  • Use during April's Poetry Month 
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires copies of "The Hill We Climb" and "The Miracle of Morning"
Pros
  • The richly detailed plan includes links to related resources and extensions
  • Offers a choice of prompts for the free response/free write assessment
Cons
  • None