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Equiano QuickWrite 8/29

Explore the definition and experience of slavery in vivid detail. Compare visual representations of slavery from "Amistad" and a CNN clip on human trafficking. Analyze Equiano's persuasive techniques and create a three-column chart highlighting imagery, reactions, and persuasive appeal. Complete vocabulary definitions and study for the upcoming test.

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Equiano QuickWrite 8/29

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  1. Equiano QuickWrite 8/29 In your own words: Define slavery. What does it mean to be a slave? Use clear and vivid word choice to respond in 3 sentences. Also, if you have a chance, go into pg. 83-88 of the story and define/copy down Equiano vocab Smith Vocab: 1) depose, 2) industry, 3) entreaty, 4) interim, 5) mollify Equiano Vocab: 1) countenance, 2) consternation, 3) pestilential, 4) copius, 5) scruple, 6) nominal

  2. Post-Visual Clip QuickWrite Now that you have seen the clip from “Amistad,” as well as the CNN clip about human trafficking, please do the following: *Revisit your own definition of slavery. What similarities did you find? *Respond in 3 sentences, then compare with a partner next to you.

  3. Equiano OBJ’s • I will be able to analyze Equiano’s use of style, tone, sensory imagery/word choice, to persuade his audience of the horrors of slavery. • I will make connections between visual/media representations that address slavery and Equiano’s slave narrative.

  4. Three-Column Comparison In your notes, please create with three columns. You will compare and contrast the two visuals with a partner. Discuss imagery, overall message, and key details.

  5. Three-Column Comparison When you finish, compare it to mine. Did you have similar pieces listed? If not, write down what you missed in your columns.

  6. Equiano QuickWrite Part 2 8/30 • A common theme in literature is the struggle to overcome adversity. Why do you think this theme is so universally appealing to modern audiences? Analyze and include a modern connection (your own story, a movie that dealt with the theme, etc.). Respond in 3 sentences.

  7. In Your Notes…PERSUASION • ETHOS: ethics or moral (right vs. wrong) appeal • PATHOS: emotional appeal • LOGOS: logical (think factual/statistical) appeal • Rhetorical Question: A question the author asks which he is aware that the audience knows the answer to

  8. SOAPSTone S(peaker): Equiano O(ccasion): Experience onboard slave ship and watching slave auction A(udience): global audience of all races P(urpose): to highlight the horrors of slavery S(ubject): slavery itself T(one): Emotional, Depressing, Accusatory

  9. Equiano Chart • Draw a three-column chart which contains these three columns: • Imagery • Reaction • Persuasive Appeal HINT: Imagery and reaction are colored this way in the digital version of the story. After reading, you and your partner will go back through the narrative and find examples of each of these. The “reaction” is YOURS.

  10. HOMEWORK: • Monday’s: Define Equiano Vocabulary (see practice page 83 in your book to help!) • Tuesday’s Homework: Finish up your three-column chart with the Imagery—Reaction—Persuasive Appeal and study for your TEST on BLOCK DAY

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