Douglass 2.2

Douglass 2.2

Do know: Since our discussion yesterday was short, I want to give you more time to discuss your reaction to the article/our discussion. Freewrite for 5 minutes.

Objectives:

• Use close reading skills to analyze Douglass’s use of rhetorical devices to reveal meaning
• use the medium of film to enhance understanding of the Slave Narrative

Agenda:

1. do now
2. Review the first two paragraphs of chapter 6. How is his mistress described in the first one (highlight a quote)? In the second (highlight a quote)? Write 3-5 sentences comparing and contrasting the two depictions; be sure to analyze how this enhances Douglass’s rhetoric.
3. 12 Years a Slave Viewing guide
4. Watch film
5. Summarizer: what do you think so far?

HW: Finish reading/annotating first 5 pages of chapter X