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September 23, 2011
How do you react to new
people? Do you trust new
people or are you wary?
Objective:
Students will gain in understanding history as a process by beginning to examine the journey of Africans from Africa to North America.
Homework:
Stay safe
Stay sane
Stay out of trouble
TradeSwap
Exchange things of value for other things of value
Review of “The Rains”
What was the “price” paid by the Crafts?
Review of “The Rains”
What was the “price” paid by the Crafts?
Ellen’s HAIR!
Review of “The Rains”
What happened in the plantation pantry?
Review of “The Rains”
What happened in the plantation pantry?
Ellen and William Met each other!
Roots Clip
We will see the young Kunta Kinte as he first encounters whites
Things to notice – what are the whites carrying? Who is with them?
Roots Clip Most slaves came from the interior of West Africa
People on the cost were involved as allies to the slave traders
There was no identity called “African” then
Class work:
Complete character map and K/W/L chart on what you saw in the clip
Imagine Kunta has a facebook page. What would his status be after seeing the slave traders for the first time?
What would his status be after talking to the elder of his people?
Exit Ticket:
What was Kunta told about the slave traders?
