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Thursday, January 31, 2013

1. Warm-Up Activity


On your slavery google doc, answer the following question“If slavery is wrong, why has it existed for so many years?”

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

2. Writing Assignment


This is a picture of a slave who endured unimaginable pain and hardship in his life. I want you to write about how this picture makes you feel.


1. Warm-Up Activity

After gaining their freedom, many former slaves told the story of their lives to various interviewers. These accounts were then written down and many were published. The following link will take you to 2 slave narratives. You should be able to tell why I chose the narratives that I did. Read them silently and we will dicuss when you have finished.


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uPAOtXrFw77FmUmdPuOKUJvLk3w3dEF6O1rKfinp3Pk/edit
 



 

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

1. Warm-Up Activity

Why do you think slavery exists? Make sure to share your responses with Mr. Norman and Mr. Philipps.

2. Writing Assignment

On a sheet of paper, list and explain in detail 2 reasons why slavery existed. Your piece should be AT LEAST half a page long.

3. Slavery Pop Quiz

Let's see how well you guys were paying attention!

https://testmoz.com/115369

Sunday, January 27, 2013

1. Warm-Up Activity

In googledocs, answer the following...


“You are awoken in the dead of night and taken away from your home and family. You are then transported by people who do not speak your language to a country that is completely foreign to you. Write your thoughts, feelings, fears, etc…”

When finished, email your document to me at jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org