Douglass's Purpose in Chapters 1-3
Grade 11 · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze Frederick Douglass's purpose in the opening chapters of his narrative.
Warm-Up Video
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When Frederick first met Mrs. Aulds, he found her to be a woman of “the kindest heart and finest feelings.
- 2
Mr. Auld believed that if a slave was taught to read, it would spoil him and make him unmanageable.
- 3
Frederick realized that literacy and education would threaten the power that white men held to enslave black men, and he noticed that Mrs. Auld's “tender heart became stone” as she adopted her husband's views.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What is Frederick Douglass's purpose in recounting the story of Mrs. Auld's transformation after being told not to educate him?”
Teacher Guide
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