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Root Word Section in your comp book. QW: What does the world need many of?. Root Word Section in your comp book. QW: What does the world need many of?. Do any modern societies enslave other humans?. Headline in the NY Times November 17, 2012. How have victims of slavery fought for freedom?.
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Root Word Section in your comp book QW: What does the world need many of?
Root Word Section in your comp book QW: What does the world need many of?
Let’s see how one man, Frederick Douglass, helped combat slavery in America.
A note about language in Douglass’ autobiography Douglass sometimes includes words we consider offensive. Derogatory words were part of the experience slaves endured, and Douglass’ wanted his readers to understand, as much as possible, how one group of people mistreated another. He wanted to expose readers to the reality of his experience.
Frederick DouglassSlave, Rebel, Leader Consider how Frederick Douglass went from being a slave to becoming one of the most influential people in American history.
A note on why people should read his autobiography almost 150 years later.“About the Book”
In your comp book… Why should we still read Douglass’ autobiography because? RAPT response
JOB 1: Chapter Questions • Most days for the next 3 weeks we will read in class. • Look at the questions for the chapter/s before we read. • Write full RAPT responses for each question in your comp book while we read.
Q3 Objectives You will be able to reflect on past experiences and determine two specific goals for your future. Essential Questions/Relevance How can the circumstances of my life and what I’m surrounded by drive me forward or hold me back? What should I do now in my life to have the kind of future I would like?
