Frederick Douglass
Whats the difference between an autobiography and a biography?
An autobiography is written by that person.
A biography is written by another person about someone else.
What did a Drummer Boy do?
They used their drums to guide the army when they were supposed to march, move or retreat
Why was Harriet Tubman referred to as Moses?
Like, Moses she led the slaves to freedom
What should you do at the beginning of every paragraph?
Indent
What does theme mean in literature?
The lesson you can learn from the story
Why were slaves not allowed to read or write?
The more education they have, the more empowered they can be and that can lead to riots or escape.
Why do you think boys joined the war?
They didnt know how long and serious the war was.
They came from tough backgrounds/homes.
They were recruited or motivated by adults.
Explain what the Underground Railroad was.
It was a network or system of people and homes that worked together to lead enslaved people to free states or countries.
How many paragraphs should an essay have?
As many as needed.
Usually 4- Introduction, Body, Body, Conclusion
What does mood mean in literature?
The feeling the reader gets while reading
Who taught Frederick Douglass to read and write?
The mistress of the house he used to live in.
How did the battle of Shiloh turned out? (3)
The Union Army won by surprising the Confederacy army.
Many casualties .
It let everyone know that the war was going to be long and difficult.
Tell me two ways Harriet Tubman would get the attention of the slaves in the plantations to guide them towards her.
Owl sounds
Singing hymns
How do I add evidence to my body paragraphs?
Adding quotes that prove the answer.
Explain why the term " The Underground Railroad" was figurative language
It wasn't literally a railroad, it was a pathway like a railroad that guided people like Harriet Tubman to freedom
Tell me how Joby felt in the beginning vs at the end
And WHY he felt the way he did.
In the beginning he was anxious and unsure of himself because of his role and age.
The general spoke to him and then made him feel special important.
Describe Harriet Tubman using 3 different personality traits.
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When writing a comparative essay how do you organize your writing?
Introduction
All about text #1
All about #2
Conclusion
The Underground Railroad lead where? (3)
Northern free states
Mexico
Canada
What is a theme we can pull out of this autobiography?
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What is the theme of the story?
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What dangers did Harriet have to face while guiding the slaves towards freedom?
Being turned away by people who were supposed to help.
Slaves turning back and putting them in danger.
Starvation, getting lost etc
What is the general structure of a body paragraph?
Topic Sentence
Evidence
Explanation
What is a common theme among Frederick Douglass, Battle of Shiloh and Harriet Tubman readings.
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