Tuesday, April 9, 2019

American Literature Period 5

1. Visit the Quizlet to review transitions. Complete the play, flashcards, notes, and copy.
2. Complete the online Google Form Reflection on The Performance Task.
3. Go to Study.com and complete the lesson/review on transitions.
3. Finish reading The Narrative of Frederick Douglass Chapters 9 and 10. Answer the questions that follow in your OWN WORDS and BASED ON YOUR OWN READING OR RE-READING: Why does Mr. Covey whip Frederick? Why are the slaves so fearful of Mr. Covey? Why does their work go on in his absence? Why is it “never safe to stop a single minute” (p. 73)? What does Frederick mean by “Mr. Covey’s forte consisted in his power to deceive” (p. 74)? Why does Mr. Covey buy a slave to use as a breeder? Why does he hire Mr. Samuel Harrison, a married man? What irony does Frederick find in this? How does Mr. Covey succeed in breaking Frederick?
4. Visit Nic Stone Biography (all classes). Create five questions either about writing or Dear Martin (if you have read it) that you would like to ask.
5. All Field Trip Slips due no later than Thursday!