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Buying My Freedom: The Podcast
Kind of Activity:
Collaborative Writing
Objective:
Students will examine the element of suspense by rewriting the events leading up to Equiano purchasing his freedom.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.3.B, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.3.C
Structure:
The climax of the story is when Equiano successfully saves for and purchases his own freedom. Countless things could have gotten in the way of this, but through both luck and ingenuity, he succeeds. This is one of the most suspenseful parts of the book, since Equiano could fail or be sabotaged at any moment. Students will play with this element of...
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