This powerful book written by Frederick Douglass is a first-hand account of slave experiences in the United States. The Library of Congress recorded audio from former slaves in the early 1900s. Select an audio recording and listen to at least 15 minutes of the recording. Take notes as you listen so you can write this 3-paragraph essay.
Essay: Compare and contrast the life of Frederick Douglass and the person you listened to. What was the same about their experiences? What was different? Why? Be sure to cite this book 5 times in your essay.
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In this chapter, Douglass wrote “I understood the pathway from slavery to freedom.”
What was the pathway that he now understood? Explain the pathway and how it guaranteed freedom using three quotes from Frederick Douglass’ autobiography.
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Complete this graphic organizer with 8 facts. Use it to organize the information Frederick Douglass provides to show how children are affected by slavery.
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