Middle Passage Account- Creative Writing Assignment
Imagine you are a participant onboard a slave ship rebellion. Write a first person account of your
experience. Your account should be at least one page, double-spaced, typed, and historically accurate.
Use the links on my blog to find additional information about the slave trade. The following points may
be used as a guide:
-Describe the conditions on board the slave ship- why would you consider risking your life to take part in
a rebellion?
- Describe how you were able to plot a rebellion.
- Describe how you communicated with others who spoke a different language to avoid alerting the
ship’s crew.
- Describe your emotions during the revolt.
- Describe your emotions after having overcome your oppressors.
Middle Passage Account- Creative Writing Assignment
Imagine you are a participant onboard a slave ship rebellion. Write a first person account of your
experience. Your account should be at least one page, double-spaced, typed, and historically accurate.
Use the links on my blog to find additional information about the slave trade. The following points may
be used as a guide:
-Describe the conditions on board the slave ship- why would you consider risking your life to take part in
a rebellion?
- Describe how you were able to plot a rebellion.
- Describe how you communicated with others who spoke a different language to avoid alerting the
ship’s crew.
- Describe your emotions during the revolt.
- Describe your emotions after having overcome your oppressors.