In chapter 2 of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass talks about the songs of the slaves. Many non-slaves mistakenly took the slaves’ singing as a sign that they were happy, but Douglass tells his readers that “They told a tale of woe which was then altogether beyond my feeble comprehension; they were tones loud, long, and deep; they breathed the prayer and complaint of souls boiling over with the bitterest anguish. Every tone was a testimony against slavery, and a prayer to God for deliverance from chains,” (p. 18). Listen to one of the songs below and react to it: What words, phrases, or images stick out to you as you listen? What does the song remind you of?
What is your favorite quote, Bible verse, or anecdote about gratitude? Explain what it means to you.
Go back through the collection of poems we read along with Lord of the Flies and choose one to react to. What images in this poem stick out to you (What do you see/hear/smell/touch/taste?)? What do you think the poet is trying to say? What idea or a lesson should we learn from this poem?
Golding deliberately created a story featuring young, prepubescent boys. Do you think the story would have turned out differently if it were a group of young girls? What if it were grownups rather than children?
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Composition: 8th GradeGuidelinesThe whole purpose of this assignment - whether you're reacting to an idea, sharing your own story, or analyzing the reading - is to discuss the ultimate issues of life. With that in mind, make sure that you: Archives
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