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This The Self-Empowerment of Harriet Jacobs lesson plan also includes:
- Teacher Tool 1: The Story of Harriet Jacobs
- Teacher Tool 2: The Self Empowerment of Harriet Jacobs
- Teacher Tool 3: Discussing Harriet Jacob's Self-Empowerment
- Student Handout 1: How Harriet Jacobs Empowered Herself
- Student Handout 2: Strategies for Empowerment
- The Crafting Freedom Materials Project
- Additional Resources (Selected Books, Articles, and Websites)
- Assessment
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In a hands-on learning activity, pupils read about and recreate the experience of Harriet Jacobs, author of one of the most famous slave narratives of all time in which she describes her years of hiding from her master in a confined crawlspace.
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Instructional Ideas
- Set the right tone as learners recreate the experience of living in the confined space. Approach the activity with sincerity and focus questions to prepare those who may not take the experience seriously
- Use this lesson during your class study of slavery or Black History Month
Classroom Considerations
- Young learners will need a fair amount of guidance and support as they consider how they can empower their lives today. Be sure to give various examples to help them understand the many positive ways they can effect change in their lives
Pros
- All handouts and materials included, such as discussion prompts, informational texts on the life of Harriet Jacobs, and a short video dramatizing Jacob's escape
- Teaching tips and extension activities provided
Cons
- None