“Before She Was Harriet” by Lesa Cline-Ransome is a new picture book about the life of our national and classroom hero Harriet Tubman. This text is perfect for students in grades 3 to 5. The story and its illustrations are simply beautiful, and the multidimensional character of Harriet Tubman is bound to have kids everywhere conducting additional research. “Before She Was Harriet” left everyone knowing much more about American history, the Underground Railroad, the Union Army, Jordan River, Moses, metaphors, and the list goes on.
A must-read for the upcoming Women’s History Month!
Have Fun Reading!
Mrs. Lena, M.Ed.
This resource is great for:
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Teaching American History
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Teaching African American History
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Teaching about the Underground Railroad
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Literacy Centers
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Independent work
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Distance learning, eLearning
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At home learning, homework
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Assessment
Similar Resource(s):
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So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth Long Walk to Freedom – Lesson Plan
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Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt” – by Hopkinson – Lesson Plan – Packet
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“Trailblazers: Harriet Tubman A Journey to Freedom” – Novel Guide
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… a wisp of a woman with the courage of a lion…
“Before She Was Harriet” – is available Free for teachers on Epic!
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