Chapter 5 Nightjohn

Chapter 5 Nightjohn

Mrs. Schwarz and Ms Fuentes

Objectives

• To theorize the reasons behind anti-literacy laws in slave states.

• To take notes on historical reasons and laws regarding anti-literacy laws.

• To begin reading Chapter 5 of NJ.

Open Ended

Consider the many reasons why slave owners would NOT want slaves to learn to read and write. List at least two, specific reasons here.

Viewing Focus

Keep track of the reasons why the Souther states made literacy illegal. Be ready to jot them down on the following slide.

Open Ended

Now that you've learned the reasons behind literacy laws, list at least three here!

Reading Focus

Consider Waller's motives for the violence bestowed in this chapter. What is he trying to accomplish?