Harriet Tubman

Famous People

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students read a short biography about Harriet Tubman, a former African American slave who rescued many other slaves. Students learn new vocabulary and practice their writing and listening skills.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
biography
proper nouns
US Civil War
slavery
Underground Railroad

Vocabulary

slave
beat
injury
seizure
sibling
escape
network
abolitionist
rescue
spy
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