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Understanding Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad: An Educational Overview

In this lesson, students will explore the significance of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. They will learn about the network that aided enslaved individuals in their quest for freedom. Students will listen to "Follow the Drinking Gourd" and contemplate its meaning while answering comprehension questions related to the text. The lesson will culminate in a reflection activity where students create a tombstone for Harriet Tubman that includes her name, birth and death dates (1820-1919), and an epitaph summarizing her impact.

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Understanding Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad: An Educational Overview

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  1. When you first get in… Add this to page 33 LO: 1. Understand Underground Railroad 2. Identify why Harriet Tubman is important DQ: 1. What was the Underground Railroad? 2. Why was Harriet Tubman important to the Underground Railroad? Add this to Table of Contents Pg. 32 Tombstone 9/12/13 Pg. 33 Underground Railroad & Tubman Q&A 9/12/13

  2. Just Listen and Think… Listen to “Follow the Drinking Gourd” While it’s playing, think about the answers to these questions: • What is the “Drinking Gourd”? • Why is the “Drinking Gourd” important to slaves?

  3. The Big Dipper

  4. Underground Railroad • network of secret routes & people who helped fugitive slaves escape to the North, Canada, & Mexico

  5. Notes- Right Side • We will read about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad as a class • You will have 15 minutes to complete the Question and Answers • MUST USE COMPLETE SENTENCES

  6. Types of Comprehension Questions • Right There in Text– answer in in reading • Inference– using context clues to make an educated guess • Text to Self Connection– connects reading with your world • Throughout Text– Must read entire passage to answer • R.A.C.E. Response • Restate Question • Answer Question • Cite an example from text that supports your answer • Explain how your citation supports your answer (YOUR REASONING BEHIND YOUR EVIDENCE) • Text to World Connection– connects reading to outside world (real world)

  7. Reflection Activity- Left Side Copy This Down on the first half of the page: 1. Two things I learned from the video were: - -

  8. Reflection Activity • Create a Tombstone for Harriet Tubman • Your Tombstone Must Have: • Name of person • Dates of birth and death: (1820-1919) • Epitaph: statement about the person • EX. Loving mother and wife EX. Inspired many to reach their dreams **Don’t forget Summary!!!!!!!!

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