Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

7th Grade ELA

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Learning Goal

• I can explain Frederick Douglass’s purpose in writing "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass."

Poll

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Entry Task

Please refer to the article, "Renaissance Man" from yesterday's class.

You will use this to answer the next few questions.

Open Ended

In what year did Frederick Douglass write his autobiography, "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?"

Open Ended

Choose one (1) important event from Douglass’s life that happened before he wrote the Narrative.

Explain that event and why it was important.

Open Ended

Choose one (1) important event from Douglass’s life that happened after he wrote the Narrative.

Explain that event and why it was important.

Frederick Douglass' Purpose

Please read the quote from Frederick Douglass posted in today's assignment.

Open Ended

What does it mean to “throw light on” something?

Open Ended

What does “the glad day of deliverance” mean in this sentence?

Open Ended

What is “the sacred cause?”

Open Ended

What is Frederick Douglass’s purpose in writing his Narrative?