This project is inspired by Maya Angelou’s poem “Life doesn’t frighten me” illustrated by paintings and drawings of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

First grade results

Duration

• 60 minutes

Level

• First/Second grade

Objectives

• Talking about Black History Month
• Reading and talking about the poem Life doesn’t Frighten Me by Maya Angelou
• Observing Jean-Michel Basquiat’s drawings
• Talking about our fears

Materials

• Construction paper
• Oil pastels
• Scissors