Scholars dive into the life of former slave, abolitionist, and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth. Using video evidence, speeches, and primary documents, class members complete a project on a current "Truth-figure" they see in today's world. 

Concepts

sojourner truth, the abolitionist movement, women's rights

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Extend the lesson by using PBS videos on Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and Harriet Beecher Stowe 
• Role play Truth's speech by reciting it out loud for the class to hear, not just read

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson should take 40 minutes, so remember that for pacing

Pros

• Provides extension opportunities with additional video resources from PBS
• Resource contains printable worksheets and graphic organizers 

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.3.2 SL.4.2 SL.5.2 SL.6.2