Slavery in United States Resources
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![Reading Guide for Chains]()
BOOK GUIDES
Reading Guide for Chains
Extend students' learning with discussion topics for Chains, a National Book…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureHistorical Fiction -
![Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Slavery & Literacy]()
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Slavery & Literacy
Develop students' reading skills with this printable passage of historical…Subjects:Slavery in United StatesAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
![Invention of the Cotton Gin: A Reading Warm-Up]()
DAILY WARM-UPS
Invention of the Cotton Gin: A Reading Warm-Up
This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with a…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryScienceSocial Studies and History -
![Twelve Years a Slave Teacher's Guide]()
BOOK GUIDES
Twelve Years a Slave Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the slave narrative genre, then begin an in-depth study…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryLiterature -
![The Power of the Press]()
WORKSHEETS
The Power of the Press
Connect social studies and language arts with this writing prompt. Students will…Subjects:Slavery in United StatesAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
![Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Teacher's Guide]()
BOOK GUIDES
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Teacher's Guide
Enhance students' understanding of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with the…Subjects:LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Elections -
![The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Vol. 1 Discussion Guide]()
BOOK GUIDES
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Vol. 1 Discussion Guide
This discussion guide to The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistorySlavery in United States -
![Forge Discussion Guide]()
WORKSHEETS
Forge Discussion Guide
This reading guide for Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson includes a pre-reading…Subjects:Historical FictionAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781) -
![A Guide to Teaching About Freedom Struggles]()
WORKSHEETS
A Guide to Teaching About Freedom Struggles
This teaching guide includes author interviews, discussion questions,…Subjects:LiteratureSlavery in United StatesReading and Literature -
![Ellen's Broom Discussion Guide & Activities]()
BOOK GUIDES
Ellen's Broom Discussion Guide & Activities
Teach young children about the lives of former slaves and their families during…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionArts and CraftsHistorical Fiction -
![A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave Teacher's Guide]()
BOOK GUIDES
A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave Teacher's Guide
A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave is easy to read;…Subjects:Slavery in United StatesNonfiction LiteratureReading Instruction -
REFERENCE
Frederick Douglass
A brief article about abolitionist Frederick Douglass.Subjects:African-American HistorySlavery in United StatesAmerican History/U.S. History -
REFERENCE
Harriet Beecher Stowe Biography
Read about Harriet Beecher Stowe, an American reformer and author of Uncle Tom's…Subjects:Slavery in United StatesAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
![John Brown]()
WORKSHEETS
John Brown
Interesting facts and fun activities related to anti-slavery campaigner John…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySlavery in United States -
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LESSON PLANS
Sanctuary
Offer a rational opinion about a hypothetical situation involving conscience…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySlavery in United States -
![Priscilla and the Hollyhocks Activity & Discussion Guide]()
WORKSHEETS
Priscilla and the Hollyhocks Activity & Discussion Guide
Enrich students' understanding of Priscilla and the Hollyhocks with the…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureSlavery in United States -
![Discussion & Genealogy Guide for Tea Cakes for Tosh]()
WORKSHEETS
Discussion & Genealogy Guide for Tea Cakes for Tosh
This discussion and genealogy guide for Tea Cakes for Tosh—written by Kelly…Subjects:FamiliesChildren's BookAfrican-American History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Slavery and the Constitution
Slaves were not protected by the original version of the U.S. Constitution.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySlavery in United States
