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This F.E.W. Harper: Uplifted from the Shadows lesson plan also includes:
- Teacher Tool 1: Brief Biography of F.E.W. Harper
- Teacher Tool 2: Uplifted from the Shadows
- Student Handout 1: Facts about F.E.W. Harper
- Student Handout 2: Stereotypes are Everywhere and they Pollute the Air
- Learning to Read with Aunt Chloe
- Additional Resources (Books, Articles, Websites)
- Student Handout 3: Five Poems
- Uplifted from the Shadows Lesson Plan: Grades 3-5
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Young historians discover the life of an incredible African American woman who, as an anti-slavery lecturer prior to the Civil War, defied stereotypes of what women could accomplish. Pupils explore the concept of stereotyping, read informational texts and poetry on the life of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, and watch a video of a dramatization of Harper's poem, "Learning to Read."
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- This resource provides an excellent opportunity for cross-curricular work. Whether you'd prefer to approach the topic from the perspective of a historical, character education, or poetry lesson, you can emphasize strategies particular to your choice
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have an understanding of the traditional experiences of slavery, particularly those of women in slavery, prior to beginning this lesson. This will allow them to appreciate the novelty of Harper's story
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- All handouts, reading passages, and video links included
- Engaging anticipatory activity
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- None