Celebrate Inspirational Authors During Read Across America Week!

Great authors have the ability to transport us into new worlds through the creation of rich characters and compelling storylines. These authors capture our hearts and minds… as we read their books, we grow as people and are inspired to take on new challenges.

Read Across America week is headed our way! What better way to celebrate this event than to research authors who inspire us through the literature they create? 

This speechwriting task requires students to write and present an informative and descriptive speech about an author who inspires them. They must consider and explain why their chosen author (and the stories they write) inspires them more than others! Students are required to plan, draft and rehearse their speech before presenting it to the class. 

Students are prompted to consider the following when researching their chosen author.

• Who is the author, and what types of stories do they write?
• What are some interesting facts about this author?
• What do you find inspiring about this author and/or the stories they write?
• What impact has this author and/or their stories had on you and other readers?

The resource download contains:

• Student instructions
• Research graphic organizer
• 2 x speechwriting templates (one with narrow writing lines, one with wide writing lines)

Download Now in Preparation for Read Across America!

Use the drop-down menu to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource.

This resource was created by Caitlyn Phillips, a Teach Starter collaborator.

Even More Read Across America Activities for Big Kids!

Make sure you check out these awesome Read Across America resources designed especially for upper elementary students!

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