Today’s Walking Classroom focuses on the famous advocate for the abolition of slavery and women’s rights, Sojourner Truth. Born a slave, Sojourner Truth managed to escape and become a well-known voice for change for most of the 19th century. She fought for women’s rights and for slaves’ freedom, and one of her most famous speeches, “Ain’t I a Woman?” is highlighted in this podcast.
Character Value: Being admirable
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L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.1, RI.3.2, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
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RI.6.1, RI.6.2, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RH.6-8.4
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Sojourner Truth
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Sojourner Truth
Presents a politically charged performance by Hazel Scott, a musician and civil rights activist.
Has Cicely Tyson performing Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a woman?”
Shares a short biography of Sojourner Truth, the abolitionish and former slave best known for her 1851 speech “Ain’t I a Woman?”
Learn about Sojourner Truth with this PBS.org lesson plan and activities.
Test your knowledge of Sojourner Truth’s life in this online quiz.
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