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Primary Source Activities
David Wilborn Ex-Slave Narrative
Author: Cynthia L. Jones
Grade(s): 6, 8
Description
Allow students, in groups or individually, to examine the primary source linked under Resources to the right, while answering the questions below in order. The questions are designed to guide students into a deeper analysis of the source and sharpen associated cognitive skills.Level I: Description
1. When and how did David get his freedom?
2. How did David learn to read and write? Level II: Interpretation
1. What questions would you ask in an interview with David?
2. Construct a timeline that shows the events in David's life. Level III: Analysis
1. What conclusions can you draw from the reading about David's level of intelligence?
2. Add to your timeline to make it multiple tier; add who was president and any other important U.S. events that fall into the years of David's life.
Standards
- History 6-8, Benchmark G: Analyze the causes and consequences of the American Civil War.
- Indicator: Grade 8, GLI 11. Analyze the consequences of Reconstruction with emphasis on: b. Attempts to protect the rights of and enhance opportunities for the freedmen, including the basic provisions of the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Subject X-X, Benchmark X: Content goes here.
- Social Studies Skills and Methods 6-8, Benchmark B: Organize historical information in text or graphic format and analyze the information in order to draw conclusions.
- Indicator: Grade 6, GLI 2. Analyze information from primary and secondary sources in order to summarize, make generalizations and draw conclusions.
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