september 27, 2011
TRANSCRIPT
September 27, 2011
Reflecting on the
earlier readings –
why did the Crafts
choose their
disguise? Why has
it worked so far?
Objective:
You will
increase
your literacy
skills by
reading the
novel The
Rains
Homework:
Finish the
Story of
Sundiata
Got
questions?
ASK!
Vocabulary –
Gratuity Tip
Extra
sum
added
to
reward
good
service
R.A.F.T
Reason
Why was this
document
created?
To inform?
To entertain?
As a record?
R.A.F.T
Audience
Who was the
ORIGINAL
intended
audience?
This document
was not intended
for you
R.A.F.T.
Format
How is the
document
arrainged?
A report?
A story?
A letter? A diary
entry?
R.A.F.T
Topic
What is the
document about?
Sometimes the title
will tell you
Sometimes you
have to read the
document
R.A.F.T
Topic
What is the
document about?
Sometimes the title
will tell you
Sometimes you
have to read the
document
William and Ellen Craft
Train to
Philadelphia William and Ellen take
the train from
Baltimore to
Philadelphia
Trains looked different
then
Do you think the Crafts
were safer on the train
than that would have
been walking?
Philadelphia Then
Underground Railroad
NOT a real
railroad
A network of
safe houses
and people
Philadelphia
was a major
center
Questions – P. 18-27
Read and
answer the
questions
The answers
are your exit
ticket