Content Objective: I will be able to analyze the meaning and historical context of Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman?" speech.
Standard Objective: I will be able to draw reasonable inferences and logical conclusions from text.
Absent? Just want to review the guided notes? Slides are linked here.
Content Objective: I will be able to analyze the meaning and historical context of Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman?" speech.
Standard Objective: I will be able to draw reasonable inferences and logical conclusions from text.
Absent? Just want to review the guided notes? Slides are linked here.
Building Knowledge Together: First, let's make sure we're all on the same page regarding vocabulary. These should all be review to help you prepare for Friday's vocab quiz.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
The Union | arrow_right_alt | The idea that the United States is destined by God to expand and spread democracy and capitalism across the entire North American continent |
Manifest Destiny | arrow_right_alt | The act of separating from a nation or state and becoming independent |
The Confederacy | arrow_right_alt | The North |
Secession | arrow_right_alt | The South |



As used in line 2, "kilter" most nearly means,

Why do you think Truth repeats the phrase "Ain't I a woman?" in this paragraph?

How does Sojourner Truth primarily use religious teachings to make her argument?
Overall, Truth's speech emphasizes what qualities of Black women?

Exit Ticket: Do you agree with Sojourner Truth? In your experience, do Black women experience discrimination differently from Black men? White women? Explain.
Sentence Starters:
I [agree/do not agree] with Sojourner Truth because...
[Like/Unlike] Black men, black women experience discrimination by...
Similarly, white women...
Exit Ticket: Please evaluate how well you understood today’s lesson on a scale from 1 to 4: