Links to LOC Resources: Abolition & Slavery Accounts Slaves and the Courts Timelines of African American History Timelines of African American History Voices from the Days of Slavery Author: Carole Boston Weatherford Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom Hyperion Books for Children (2006) Book Summary: A story of the spiritual journey of Harriet Tubman to free three hundred slaves using the Underground Railroad. Setting: Mid-1800’s in the South during slavery. Objective: Students will summarize the roles of leaders of the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad, including Harriet Tubman. Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom Caitlin Peay. Winthrop University. Spring 2011.
What is going on? Write a narrative of the picture. What do you see? What do you think the people were thinking? Can you describe what is happening?
What’s your plan? Harriet Tubman had to come up with a plan for her escape. Write a simulated journal of your plan to escape slavery. Also plan your return to save your family.
What song would you sing? Many slaves in the Underground Railroad wrote songs that were directions to warn others and protect them. Write a song and provide the translation.
Standards NCSS: History South Carolina Standard 4-6 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the Civil War and its impact on America. Indicator Summarize the roles and accomplishments of the leaders of the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad before and during the Civil War, including those of Harriet Tubman.
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