TO BE A SLAVE
Your task:
• Find five quotes from the book that speak to you (use
pages 1-129 only…please do not choose quotes that
we’ve already read together in class) -- this can mean
quotes that surprise you, teach you something new,
anger you, inspire you, help you make important
connections etc…
• Write each quote down on your paper (include the page
#), explain why you chose it, then explain how this quote
adds to your knowledge of slavery. If the quote is
exceptionally long, write what fits on the line, followed by
an ellipse…. I don’t want you to be discouraged by long
quotes if those are the ones that speak to you!
• To note: everything in italics is written by the author,
Julius Lester. You may use his words as well….
• Prepare to share and discuss your choices in small
group.
• GO
In your group of 3 or 4:
• Head to your assigned table with your quotes sheet and
a novel
• I will choose a leader
• Each group member will share 3 quotes total, one per
“round”-- when sharing also include why you chose the
quote, and reflect on its meaning.
• After three rounds of sharing, group will determine their
#1 most powerful quote. This quote will be shared with
the class. The group leader gets to choose who will read
this quote.
• If the quote was ellipsed on your paper, please read the
full quote directly from the book