Augusta Savage ~ Creative Writing | Research | Reading Comprehension

Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through the life and artistry of Augusta Savage with this immersive educational resource. Delve into the inspiring story of this pioneering African American sculptor. This comprehensive tool offers a diverse range of activities aimed at fostering active learning and in-depth research. Students will have the opportunity to explore Savage's remarkable journey, analyze her groundbreaking sculptures, and appreciate the significant impact she made on the art world and the portrayal of African American culture and identity.

This resource is meticulously crafted with activities featuring guiding questions exclusively tailored to the life, works, and profound impact of Augusta Savage.

Please note, that to engage in some of the activities, students must have access to the internet.

Includes:

• Biography informational sheet - Four long answer questions based on the reading (ANSWERS INCLUDED).

• Dinner with Augusta Savage - Students will organize a fictional dinner party inspired by the legendary Augusta Savage, emphasizing menu choices, decorations, entertainment, and thoughtful questions that reflect her era and personality (RUBRIC, ORGANIZER AND EXAMPLE INCLUDED)

• Object's Perspective - This assignment invites students to delve into the life and contributions of Augusta Savage by selecting a symbol or object associated with her and crafting a narrative from the perspective of that symbol (RUBRIC, ORGANIZER AND EXAMPLE INCLUDED).

• Curator Assignment - Students pretend that they are a museum curator, who will delve into the world of Augusta Savage's artistry, selecting three of her masterpieces to curate an exhibition that illuminates the depth of her passion, emotion, and unique artistic style (RUBRIC AND ORGANIZER INCLUDED). Please note that art pieces are NOT included.

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