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Harriet Tubman: An Informative and Impressionistic Look Lesson PlanHarriet Tubman: An Informative and Impressionistic Look Lesson Plan
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John F. Kennedy Center
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3rd - 5th
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English Language Arts
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2 days
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Harriet Tubman: An Informative and Impressionistic Look

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  • Harriet Tubman: Statues, Paintings, and Photographs
  • Underground Railroad Quilt Codes
  • Harriet Tubman Inquiry Project
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  • Criteria for Success: Harriet Tubman Essay
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Informational text and impressionistic art lead a lesson about Harriet Tubman. Working in teams, scholars examine a variety of resources. They analyze, compare, and contrast the work.  Using their research findings, pupils create an original impressionist art piece.

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Concepts

harriet tubman, the underground railroad, slavery, african american culture, african american history, african americans, famous african americans, black history month, famous women, impressionism

Instructional Ideas

  • Conduct the lesson in February—Black History Month
  • Plan time at the school library for class members to research hard copies in addition to digital sources
  • Display images from the presentation alongside pupils' finished products 

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should have an understanding of enslaved people, the Underground Railroad, and African American history
  • Images require printing if a presentation is not available

Pros

  • Offers extension ideas
  • Allows participants to respond artistically

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.W.2 RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.7 RI.4.1 RI.4.2 RI.4.3 RI.4.7 RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.3 RI.5.7

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