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Arguing For Freedom



Media literacy and critical thinking lesson using diverse media imagery to teach about the history of the movement to abolish slavery in the United States in the early and mid-19th century.



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Unit: Abolition of Slavery
Kit: Media Constructions of Social Justice
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Resource Details


Relevant Subject Area(s)

Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Economics, Sociology

Grade Level(s)

Middle School, High School, College

Media Type(s)

Illustration, Informational Text, Literature, News - Print, Poster

Author(s)

Sox Sperry

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Resource Standard Common Core ELA Strand
Reading: History Social Studies (RH), Speaking and Listening (SL)