U4W3 - Frederick Douglass Freedom's Voice

U4W3 - Frederick Douglass Freedom's Voice

What can people do to bring about a positive change?

Vocabulary - Part One

He realized it had been a bad idea to defy his mother's orders.

She thought she was entitled to the middle brownie every time.

They sought out the buried treasure on the beach.

The outspoken student led a protest of the double homework policy.

Vocabulary - Part Two

They were waiting with anticipation for summer break.

The table was reserved for the principal.

The homework assignments were unequal as the fifth graders had five papers and the fourth graders had one.

They needed a neutral judge to decide who won the talent show.

Growing Up with Slavery

This etching depicts a slave auction, a common event of the time.

How does the title help us understand what this section will be about?

defy-resist or refuse to obey

entitled-feeling like you deserve special treatment

Multiple Choice

Everyone should be ________ to freedom and happiness.

• defy

• entitled

• anticipation

• sought

Multiple Choice

They decided to _______ their teacher's order to only write in pencil. They did their homework in pen.

• defy

• entitled

• anticipation

• sought

A Life-Changing Speech

What is the author's point of view in this section?

sought - looked for

Multiple Choice

Frederick learned about the _________ movement.

• slavery

• abolitionist

• speech

• writing

Multiple Choice

They _______ out the missing candy in all of the cabinets.

• defy

• entitled

• anticipation

• sought

New Opportunities

Frederick traveled through New England and the Midwest, giving passionate speeches that captivated audiences.

What new opportunities do you think they are talking about?

anticipation - excitedly waiting for something

Multiple Choice

The class waited in __________ for the class to be over at 11:25.

• defy

• entitled

• anticipation

• sought

How did they react to his speech?

outspoken - clearly state your opinions

Multiple Choice

They knew they needed to be _________ and make sure everyone heard about the upcoming protest.

• outspoken

• neutral

• reserved

• unequal

Why did they want to listen to Frederick speak?

neutral - not taking any side

Multiple Choice

The ________ judge refused to take either side.

• outspoken

• neutral

• reserved

• unequal

What did Frederick Douglass do to bring about positive change for African Americans?

When have you worked to bring about positive change? What was the result?

What does "Making his mark" mean?

reserved - set aside for

Multiple Choice

She __________ one hour each day for drawing new characters.

• outspoken

• neutral

• reserved

• unequal

What were Frederick Douglass's accomplishments?

unequal - not the same

Multiple Choice

They started to complain about the ________ treatment between the fourth graders and fifth graders.

• outspoken

• neutral

• reserved

• unequal

Open Ended

Why is Frederick Douglass remembered?