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Talk about perseverance! Introduce young historians to Sojourner Truth with a richly detailed lesson plan that includes a video overview of Truth's life, background vocabulary, as well as before and after viewing discussion questions. A must-have resource for any study of this remarkable woman.
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sojourner truth, abolitionists, the abolitionist movement, women's rights, feminism, discrimination, slavery, african american history, african americans, famous african americans, the emancipation proclamation, desegregation, voting rights, perseverance, social-emotional learning, persuasive speeches
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the resource as part of a remote learning lesson, assigning class members to view the video and then completing the other activities in an online class meeting
- Include the resource in a study of Sojourner Truth, abolitionists, and/or women's history
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies of a sepia-toned primary source image, of Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" speech, and of a graphic organizer
Pros
- The resource includes a detailed lesson plan, links to additional resources, background information about Truth, and activities
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- None