American Slavery
Now that we have tackled the Holocaust, it's time to look at a more American tragedy: The Story of Slavery.
Copper Sun follows the plight of two young girls, one black and one white, as they struggle against a cruel, unfair institution called slavery. We will witness the real atrocities which were committed in this very nation.
This page contains some documentaries and film clips about slavery. Below you will find unit handouts and other materials.
For information on Socratic Seminars, click HERE
Copper Sun follows the plight of two young girls, one black and one white, as they struggle against a cruel, unfair institution called slavery. We will witness the real atrocities which were committed in this very nation.
This page contains some documentaries and film clips about slavery. Below you will find unit handouts and other materials.
For information on Socratic Seminars, click HERE
Slavery Documentary
The attached video gives a great look into some of the topics coming in this unit. This is a Documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman
Scenes From Amistad
Warning- Many of these scenes are quite graphic. This is not suited for younger audiences. Do not watch this if you cannot handle it.
Beginning the Novel
The American Slave trade actually began long before America itself did. Attached is a PowerPoint which details the origins.
| Copper Sun Introduction |
Handouts- Use these downloads to replace any missing handouts
| Introduction Notes handout |
| Socratic Seminar Questions |
| Socratic Seminar Rubric |
Essay Exam- The attached handouts were used for the in-class essay
| cs-timed_essay_notes.pptx |
Rubric-Just Added!
| Timed Essay Notes Handout |
| Timed Essay Rubric |