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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.

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Warm Up: Who is the most courageous woman in your life? Who is the woman you admire most? Please explain why this person is so important to you below.

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Applying Knowledge: As you read, pay attention to the methods Truth uses to build her argument. Today, we are going to listen and independently annotate Truth's speech, which you are also access here!

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Please summarize what Truth is saying in this paragraph in two bullet points

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

To make sure her audience is fully listening and engaged with her speech.

To point out the contradiction between societal gender norms and slavery.

To highlight that women are more resilient than men.

To show that women are more impacted by slavery than men.

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Please summarize what Truth is saying in this paragraph in two bullet points.

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Please summarize what Truth is saying in this paragraph in one bullet point.

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How does Sojourner Truth primarily use religious teachings to make her argument?

She emphasizes the need for women to pray and go to church.

She believes that she speaks on behalf of divine forces.

She uses them to demonstrate the power of women.

She contradicts them with her personal experiences.

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Please summarize what Truth is saying in this paragraph in two bullet points.

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Overall, Truth's speech emphasizes what qualities of Black women?

Their willingness to fight against slavery.

Their strength and independence.

Their desire to own their own property.

Their significant dependence on men.

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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...

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Exit Ticket: Please evaluate how well you understood today’s lesson on a scale from 1 to 4:

1 - I need to seek out extra help from someone else.

2 - I need to find resources and relearn on my own.

3 - I understood the lesson on my own, and should pass on the knowledge!

4 - I was able to successfully explain and help someone else’s understanding.

3.4 Classwork: Sojourner Truth, "Ain't I A Woman?"

Applying Knowledge: As you read, pay attention to the methods Truth uses to build her argument. Today, we are going to listen and independently annotate Truth's speech, which you are also access here!

3.4 Classwork: Sojourner Truth, "Ain't I A Woman?"

Warm Up: Who is the most courageous woman in your life? Who is the woman you admire most? Please explain why this person is so important to you below.

Applying Knowledge: As you read, pay attention to the methods Truth uses to build her argument. Today, we are going to listen and independently annotate Truth's speech, which you are also access here!

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

Please summarize what Truth is saying in this paragraph in two bullet points

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

Please summarize what Truth is saying in this paragraph in two bullet points.

Please summarize what Truth is saying in this paragraph in one bullet point.

How does Sojourner Truth primarily use religious teachings to make her argument?

Please summarize what Truth is saying in this paragraph in two bullet points.

Overall, Truth's speech emphasizes what qualities of Black women?

Exit Ticket: Please evaluate how well you understood today’s lesson on a scale from 1 to 4:

Warm Up: Who is the most courageous woman in your life? Who is the woman you admire most? Please explain why this person is so important to you below.

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

Please summarize what Truth is saying in this paragraph in two bullet points

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

Please summarize what Truth is saying in this paragraph in two bullet points.

Please summarize what Truth is saying in this paragraph in one bullet point.

How does Sojourner Truth primarily use religious teachings to make her argument?

Please summarize what Truth is saying in this paragraph in two bullet points.

Overall, Truth's speech emphasizes what qualities of Black women?

Exit Ticket: Please evaluate how well you understood today’s lesson on a scale from 1 to 4: