I introduced the topic of slavery to a small group of students, and I feel that I did an excellent job. My students were interactive because I had them list the advantages of slavery for the south and the disadvantages of slavery for the north. We discussed all the items they listed and it turned out to be a highly effective group lesson. I believe I scored a 5/5 in this area.
Thinking Process Warm-Up:
I asked the small group of students what they already knew about slavery, and I asked them to briefly discuss this with the class. I believe the students were knowledgeable about slavery enough to form a good group discussion, and the discussion worked out well. I believe I was highly effective in this area. 5/5.
Teacher Talk:
During the teacher talk I discussed the idea that we must learn from the past so that we do not repeat it in any capacity. I discussed the decision making is a critical component of life, and all decisions must be taken seriously. I asked the students to reflect on why they believe Americans made the decision to enslave African-Americans while using the decision making matrix to discuss who benefited from their enslavement. I also asked the students to think about the long-term benefit of slavery. The students took turns sharing their thoughts with other group members, and they all had very great points regarding slavery. I found this to be highly effective as well. 5/5
Student Response:
The students responded in a great way because they all participated and were actively involved in a positive way. I was very pleased with the level of student interest in the topic as well. The students responded in two ways: writing and speaking. Their critical thinking skills were greatly enhanced. This area was highly effective as well. 5/5.
Reinforcement:
We began to discuss Frederick Douglass and his narrative Up From Slavery. I discussed his significance to slavery, and assigned this narrative as a required text. 5/5
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