Introduction
This tells a story about self.
What is a personal narrative?
The amount of money saved by Washington to begin his education.
What is fifty cents?
This was the name of the room the head teacher told Washington to sweep.
What is the recitation-room?
Booker states, "I swept the recitation-room ___ times.
What is 3?
The author uses the term "booker" to illustrate …
What is an African American educator?
One thing after another in chronological, causal, or logical order.
What is sequence?
This is another name for a ship.
What is a vessel?
Washington was mad that the head teacher told him to sweep the room.
What is false?
This is the main topic of "Up From Slavery"
What is the author's education?
Illiteracy and lack of resources, discrimination and racism, and limited opportunities for growth were ___ that Washington overcame.
What are obstacles?
A striking together; violent contact; collision.
What is impact?
This is the name of the institute that Booker T. Washington began his education.
What is Hampton?
It provided Booker opportunities for advancement.
What is education?
Washington wants to inform the reader about the author's life.
What is the author's purpose?
Independent and self-reliant.
What is individualism?
Born into slavery in 1856.
Who is Booker T. Washington?
Finish the quote: "Having been so long without proper food, a bath, and change of clothing, I did not, of course, make a very favorable ..."
What is impression?
Washington saw this as a necessary part of life.
What is manual labor or what is working hard?
This is the remark made by the head teacher when she examined the cleanliness of the room.
What is "I guess you will do to enter the institution."
What is the significance of the following quote?
"I have passed several examinations since then, but I have always felt that this was the best one I ever passed" (Washington 143).
What is reaching a goal?
These are used throughout "Up From Slavery"
What are specific details?
Washington states, "I was a worthless ___ or ___."
What is loafer or tramp?
This is the name of Washington's first employer.
Who is Mrs. Ruffner?
The title "Up From Slavery" means …
What is overcoming personal challenges?
The city in Alabama, where Washington became the founding leader of the industrial institute.
What is Tuskeegee?