Using all the skills we've learned about self-management, you will be creating a presentation on one for the individuals listed below.

Question

You will have several different options for creating your presentation, but the main goal is to share who they are, their life is/was like, how they persevered, and what lessons you learned from them. You will also need to include three coping strategies you use,

Presentation Options:
- Henry Ford - Inventor
- Jane Addams - Activist
- Lucille Ball - Actress, Comedian
- Maya Angelou - Author
- Sonia Sotomayor - Judge
- Harriet Tubman - Abolitionist
- Jesse L. Brown - Aviator
- Wendell Scott - Racecar Driver
- Frida Kahlo - Artist
- Ang Lee - Director
- Bethany Hamilton - Surfer
- Sir James Dyson - Inventor
- Keanu Reeves - Actor
- Soichiro Honda - Inventor
- Vera Wang - Designer

Note for this project; you can choose which type of project to create:
- Poster
- Google Slides or PowerPoint presentation
- Canva

Planning Worksheet
Click the image below to plan and prepare for your project.

Grading Rubric:

answer as a 7 year old

Answer 1

Planning Worksheet for Presentation on Maya Angelou

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1. Who is Maya Angelou?

• She was a very important writer and poet. She loved to tell stories about her life.

2. What was her life like?

• Maya had a hard childhood. She experienced many challenges, like racism and losing her voice for five years. But she was strong and smart!

3. How did she persevere?

• Even when things were tough, Maya kept writing and using her voice. She became famous for her books, including "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."

4. What lessons did I learn from her?

• It's important to be brave and never give up. Your voice matters, and you can inspire others with your words.

5. What coping strategies do I use?

• Talking to friends: When I feel sad or confused, I share my feelings with my friends.
• Drawing and coloring: I like to express myself through art when I'm upset.
• Reading books: I escape into different stories which help me relax and feel better.

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Presentation Ideas

Title: Maya Angelou: A Voice of Strength

1. Slide 1: Who is Maya Angelou?

   • Add a picture of her and some fun facts!

2. Slide 2: Maya’s Childhood

   • Talk about her challenges and use a colorful background.

3. Slide 3: Her Writing Journey

   • Show how she became a famous writer with a picture of one of her books.

4. Slide 4: Lessons Learned

   • List the important lessons and add some decorations around it.

5. Slide 5: Coping Strategies

   • Share my coping strategies with smiley faces or drawings!

6. Slide 6: Thank You!

   • Invite my classmates to ask questions and include a fun image.

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Presentation Format

I will use Google Slides because it's easy and I can add pictures and colors!

Conclusion

I hope everyone learns about Maya Angelou and feels inspired to be brave like her!