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African American Literature Pacing Guide- Ms. Scott      
Section 1 – Slavery and the Pursuit of Education      
OBJECTIVES:   Reflect and respond expressively to text; Research and analyze concepts related to African culture;Analyze the relationships among African American authors and their works; Demonstrate an understanding of the conventions of language       
Total Hours to Complete Section 1:  27.5 hrs      
Expected Time Assignment Title Assignment Type Grade Actual time Signatures/Notes      
2 hrs Lesson 1: ABC Autobiography (website)              
2 hours Lesson 2: Biographies (website) On            
1 hour Lesson 3: Write 4-5paragraphs in which you answer the following question:  How is the African American experience different than that of other Americans (i.e. White, Asian, Hispanic etc.)? (Wesite/File Cabinet) On/OFF            
30 minutes Lesson 4: Holt  Fifth Course: Read O. Equiano author bio and take Cornel Notes (page 50). Off            
1 hr Lesson 5:Holt  Fifth Course: Read The Interesting Narrative of the Life of O. Equiano (p. 52-59) (Take Cornel Notes) Off            
30 min Lesson 6:Read about Amistad: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amistad_(1841)
Write 1-2 paragraphs in which you explain The Amistad.		 On/Off            
30 minutes Lesson 7: Holt: Fifth Course read about Phillis Wheatley (p 60-61). Off            
1 hr 30 min Lesson 8: Use a  Venn Diagram Compare Wheatley's experience to Equiano's experience and then write a 3- 4 paragraph essay in which you compare and contrast Wheatley and Equiano. Off            
3 hrs Lesson 9: Watch The Amistad and take 75 notes. Write a one page summary and a one page reflection. Off            
2 hrs Lesson 10: Equiano movie adaptation project. (See website/file cabinet) On/Off            
30 min Lesson 11:Use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast Amistad to Equiano Off            
2 hr Lesson 12: Read Narrative in the Life of Frederick Douglass excerpt.
Take Cornell Notes
 On/Off            
2 hr Lesson 13: Read Booker T. Washington excerpt
Take Cornell Notes
 On/Off            
2 hr Lesson 14:Write an essay in which you compare the importance of education to
African Americans during slavery to the importance of education (of young people) in 2008. Use examples from Douglass and Washington. (see website for further instructions)		 On/Off            
8 hours HBCU Research Project (see website for details) Online