True North by Kathryn Lasky

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Theme:

Grandparents/Slavery

Grades:

6 - 8

Subject:

Social Studies

Duration:

45 minute class session

Standards
& Goals:

Florida State Learning Standards
  • The student understands historical chronology and the historical perspective.
  • The student understands U.S. history to 1880.
  • he student uses writing processes effectively.
  • The student writes to communicate ideas and information effectively.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards

Objectives:

Students will:
  • Listen to True North by Kathryn Lasky (Chapter 15).
  • Analyze the difference between believing something is wrong and taking an active role in changing it.
  • Write an article for the Underground Railroad newspaper, The Liberator.
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