Teacher Guide

The Underground Railroad Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will be able to analyze the text skillfully, including doing close readings.

  2. 2

    Students will be able to write strong analytical responses to the text.

  3. 3

    Students will be able to research the historical settings of the text.

  4. 4

    Students will be able to put the novel in conversation with non-fiction texts.

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