Language Arts Unit 8
Read this excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
I spent the time in washing, not so much because I wished to, but because Mrs. Lucretia had told me I must get all the dead skin off my feet and knees before I could go to Baltimore; for the people in Bal...
Language Arts Unit 8
Read this excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
I spent the time in washing, not so much because I wished to, but because Mrs. Lucretia had told
me I must get all the dead skin off my feet and knees before I could go to Baltimore; for the
people in Baltimore were very cleanly, and would laugh at me if I looked dirty. Besides, she was
going to give me a pair of trousers, which I should not put on unless I got all the dirt off me. The
thought of owning a pair of trousers was great indeed! It was almost a sufficient motive, not only
to make me take off what would be called by pig-drovers the mange, but the skin itself.
How does this excerpt exemplify a personal narrative? Ans: by including the author's reflections
Read this excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
I was probably between seven and eight years old when I left Colonel Lloyd's plantation. I left it
with joy. I shall never forget the ecstasy with which I received the intelligence that my old
master (Anthony) had determined to let me go to Baltimore, to live with Mr. Hugh Auld, brother
to my old master's son-in-law, Captain Thomas Auld. I received this information about three
days before my departure. They were three of the happiest days I ever enjoyed. I spent the most
part of all these three days in the creek, washing off the plantation scurf, and preparing myself
for my departure.
Which detail from the passage is evidence that Douglass experiences optimism despite his
circumstances? Ans: I shall never forget the ecstasy with which I received the intelligence that
my old master (Anthony) had determined to let me go to Baltimore. . . .
Read this excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
I had no bed. I must have perished with cold, but that, the coldest nights, I used to steal a bag
which was used for carrying corn to the mill. I would crawl into this bag, and there sleep on the
cold, damp, clay floor, with my head in and feet out. My feet have been so cracked with the frost,
that the pen with which I am writing might be laid in the gashes.
How does this excerpt exemplify a personal narrative? Ans: through thoughts and reflections
from the author
Read this excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
I spent the time in washing, not so much because I wished to, but because Mrs. Lucretia had told
me I must get all the dead skin off my feet and knees before I could go to Baltimore; for the
people in Baltimore were very cleanly, and would laugh at me if I looked dirty. Besides, she was
going to give me a pair of trousers, which I should not put on unless I got all the dirt off me. The
thought of owning a pair of trousers was great indeed! It was almost a sufficient motive, not only
, to make me take off what would be called by pig-drovers the mange, but the skin itself. I went at
it in good earnest, working for the first time with the hope of reward.
Which detail from the passage is evidence that Douglas has few material possessions while he is
enslaved? Ans: The thought of owning a pair of trousers was great indeed!
Read this paragraph.
Ricardo dedicated his adult life to teaching the children of Five Pines Middle School. He taught
Life Science for twenty-five years, and his lessons often extended into the marshes that
surrounded the school. His classroom was always a lab in progress, and students made daily
discoveries. In 1994, he began a modest adventure club to provide enriching experiences for his
students. The club was an immediate success, and Ricardo received Five Pines' Teacher
Innovator Award that spring.
Why is this writing considered a biography? Ans: Not: because it includes the author's personal
thoughts
Read this paragraph.
When my grandparents proposed we visit an aquarium, I never imagined the impact the trip
might have on my life. We traveled by car to Harbortown, and we passed the time discussing the
attractions we hoped to see. At the aquarium, we roamed through aisles of tanks, mystified by
the sea creatures within. My grandmother discovered a "touch tank," and we enjoyed sensory
interaction with a ray. But it was the "Careers in Marine Biology" exhibition that offered me a
glimpse of my future.
Why is this writing considered a personal narrative? Ans: because it includes the author's
personal reflections
Read this paragraph.
Rico opened his laptop and began his Internet search. He recalled with frustration the "B-" he
had earned on his last research paper. His teacher told him that the online encyclopedia he had
quoted was "not sufficient research." Luckily, his librarian had provided a list of reliable research
websites for this assignment. Rico reached into his backpack and pulled out his social studies
notebook. The assignment sheet read "Departments of the US Government," and a variety of
websites ending in ".gov" were listed on the back.
Which of these predictions is best supported by the information provided? Ans: I think Rico will
consult a number of websites because his librarian provided a list.
Read this excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
I looked for home elsewhere, and was confident of finding none which I should relish less than
the one which I was leaving. If, however, I found in my new home hardship, hunger, whipping,
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