Session Date
Lesson Topic
Introduction to Frederick Douglass, Introduction and Preface to Narrative
Lesson Outline
1)Contextualize/Introduce Frederick Douglass in relation to the Civil War and slavery 2)Discuss Introduction and Preface: Who do we learn F.D is through these two documents? What are his major accomplishments? Why is he so important to African American literary studies? 3)Literacy: How does literacy factor into Douglass's life? What is the paradoxical relationship between literacy and slavery? Why did slave-owners believe that literacy would "spoil" their slaves? 4) Who are William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Barry? Why do these two "White" voices, come before Douglass's voice? Who is the audience of this narrative?
Assignment
Chs 1-5 of Narrative
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Session Hours
0.75
Hours Attended
0.75
Entry Status
Review Status
Student Name(s)
School