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?”

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

 

 

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!

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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

2. Unit Assignment

“On a piece of paper given to you will be written a name. That name is someone who is important to the topic of slavery. You will use the next few days to research your person and collect as much information as possible. You are to then write an obituary for that person including much of the information you have found in your research. Be sure to mention in the obituary their connection to slavery.”

 

This assignement is due Friday, February 1st, 2013

Rubric:

Grammar/Overall Neatness=25 points

Creativity=25 points

Research/Information provided=50 points