Lesson Plan

Between The Lines: Inferences In The Narrative Life Of Frederick Douglass Excerpt

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Good literature can be much like an iceberg requiring readers to presume that the bulk of the meaning may be inferred to be found below the surface. Here's a lesson that asks scholars to conduct a close reading of passages from The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and of political cartoons to identify inferences that can be made about the author's intentions. Participants then fill out an A-E-I-O-U  chart to evaluate their ability to draw inferences from texts.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Include the lesson in a unit study of The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Classroom Considerations
  • Set aside prep time to collect and prepare the extensive list of materials required for the lesson
  • Requires a projection device for the narrative, PowerPoint, and political cartoons
  • A protocol must be in place to permit a safe, respectful discussion of the politically-charged topic
  • Presumes learners are familiar with the C. E. R. strategy
Pros
  • Teacher notes are designed to assist in the presentation of the lesson
Cons
  • Beware the typos in the title of the lesson
Common Core