KS3 Teaching Resource: The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman

KS3 Poetry Resource Pack – The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman

Engage your KS3 students with contemporary poetry and performance through this comprehensive resource pack focused on Amanda Gorman’s acclaimed poem, The Hill We Climb. Designed to build communication skills and deepen understanding of poetry, this activity pack offers a range of activities around reading, speaking, and comprehension.

Students will explore ideas of audience, performance, and the power of language by watching Amanda Gorman’s iconic reading at the 2021 US Presidential Inauguration. The pack is perfect for classroom lessons, group work, or independent study.

What’s included

• Video of Amanda Gorman’s inaugural reading (YouTube)

• Activities PowerPoint tailored for KS3 learners

• Printable PDF of The Hill We Climb

• Student workbook for guided activities

• Resource overview for teacher guidance

How to use this pack

Begin by watching Amanda Gorman’s inauguration performance as a class. Guide students through the PowerPoint and workbook activities, using the poem’s text for close reading and analysis. The resource overview offers additional tips for lesson planning and effective use.

This resource pack is ideal for developing students’ confidence in poetry analysis, communication, and public speaking, while inspiring thoughtful discussion about contemporary themes and the impact of spoken word poetry.

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