Realism and the Changing Nation · 1860 to 1914
The Literature of Slavery and Freedom
Reading slave narratives and abolitionist texts to understand the power of personal testimony.
Key Questions
- 1How does the narrative of a life change the political landscape of a country?
- 2What rhetorical strategies are most effective for humanizing the marginalized?
- 3How do authors balance emotional appeal with factual reporting?
Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.9CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.9
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: Realism and the Changing Nation
Period: 1860 to 1914
Suggested Methodologies
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