Slavery Module: Lesson six
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This document provides instructions for a lesson on Frederick Douglass's autobiography Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. It includes directions for students to complete entry tasks using their homework and timeline. It lists learning objectives about explaining Douglass's purpose for writing the narrative. It outlines discussing an excerpt and vocabulary from the text. It discusses Douglass's purpose in distinguishing his views from others' ideas on the effects of slavery on slaves and society. Students work in pairs to match positions on slavery to boxes on a chart. Homework involves analyzing four quotes from the text and determining which box on the chart they fit into.
Slavery Module: Lesson six
- 1. DO NOW • Take out “Renaissance Man” homework • Use your homework and TIMELINE to complete the Entry Task questions
- 2. Equity Sticks… • When did he write Narrative? • What event did you choose from before he wrote it? Why? • What event did you choose from after he wrote it? Why?
- 3. Slavery Debate over Slavery What do you want to add in this box from last night’s reading? **Abolitionists both black and white people Life of Frederick Douglass Vocabulary Triangular slave trade Abolitionist System Enforced labor Plantation Crops Racial Inequality
- 4. Slavery Narrative of Frederick Douglass Discussion Appointments! • 3 minutes to sign up • Must write appointment in SAME BOX • Can NOT say no to anyone who asks • When done, sit with your TUCKAHOE partner
- 5. Slavery Learning Objectives I can explain Frederick Douglass’s purpose in writing Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
- 6. Slavery Narrative of Frederick Douglass The Autobiography! • Douglass’s actual words & experiences • Purpose = WHY he wrote it • What was he trying to accomplish?
- 7. Slavery Narrative of Frederick Douglass The Autobiography! • Close read an excerpt • Read along as I read aloud • First read = gist! • Second read = vocabulary & questions
- 8. Slavery Narrative of Frederick Douglass 1. What does it mean to “throw light on” something?
- 9. Slavery Narrative of Frederick Douglass 2. What does “The glad day of deliverance” mean in this sentence?
- 10. Slavery Narrative of Frederick Douglass 3. What is “the sacred cause?”
- 11. Slavery Narrative of Frederick Douglass I am Frederick Douglass, an my purpose in writing the story of my life was… Who would have read his book?
- 12. Slavery Narrative of Frederick Douglass How do you think Douglass’s audience felt about slavery?
- 13. Slavery Narrative of Frederick Douglass The Autobiography! • Needed to distinguish his position from others’ ideas • distinguish = to make his views connect to others in a new way; to stand out • Shining Light Anchor Chart
- 14. People who defend slavery may think… How slavery affects slaves How slavery affects slave owners The effects of the institution of slavery Frederick Douglass’s position
- 15. Slavery Narrative of Frederick Douglass Position Cards • Work with your TUCKAHOE partner • Match the card to the right box on the chart • 5 minutes!
- 16. People who defend slavery may think… How slavery affects slaves How slavery affects slave owners The effects of the institution of slavery Frederick Douglass’s position
- 17. People who defend slavery may think… Frederick Douglass’s position How slavery affects slaves Slavery isn’t that bad for slaves. In fact, they are mostly content with their lot. Slavery is terrible for slaves. How slavery affects slave owners Slavery is good for slave owners. Slavery corrupts slaveholders. The institution of slavery is necessary: • It reflects the natural racial order. • Slavery brings the civilizing influence of Christianity to Africans, who would otherwise be uncivilized and immoral. • Slavery creates an orderly society. The institution of slavery is abhorrent, and the arguments people make about its important in creating a well-ordered and civilized society are incorrect. The effects of the institution of slavery
- 18. Slavery Narrative of Frederick Douglass Turn & Talk • Given Frederick Douglass’s purpose, why do you think he write a story? • What in the title says it is a story? • Why didn’t he write a persuasive speech?
- 19. Slavery Narrative of Frederick Douglass Homework • More work with Shining Light Chart • Four (4) quotes • Determine which box it fits on chart • EXPLAIN why