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After reading excerpts from Frederick Douglass' autobiography, pupils will draw on what they've learned about the cruelty of slavery to write and present an anti-slavery speech or editorial.
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- The assignment provides guidance for approaching and analyzing Douglass' narrative—have learners use these tips to annotate their excerpts and then submit their work as a form of practice and assessment
- Utilize the opportunity for cross-curricular work with both persuasive writing and primary source analysis
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should be introduced to the general institution of slavery and its position in American history before beginning this lesson
Pros
- The narrative is broken up into focused, organized segments for the activity
- The comprehensive lesson includes an engaging anticipatory set, writing assignment, jigsaw reading, and graphic organizer
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