Today’s Walking Classroom podcast discusses the famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Frederick was born a slave and was not allowed to get an education. He eventually escaped and devoted his life to ending slavery. He wrote a book called Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, and worked with President Abraham Lincoln to create and pass the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery.
Character Value: Dedication
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L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.1, RI.3.2, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RH.6-8.4
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Frederick Douglass Slide Deck
Presents James Earl Jones reading Frederick Douglass’ famous speech in celebration of Independence Day.
Discusses how Frederick Douglass became a representative for slaves and their struggles.
Introduce Frederick Douglass with this PBS.org lesson plan and activities.
Visit Frederick Douglass’ house, in this virtual tour from the National Park Service.
Read a passage about Frederick Douglass and correct several errors in the passage in this online activity.
Identify terms relating to Frederick Douglass.
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