Frederick Douglass
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Short Text:
Your response should be approximately one paragraph. You are answering a question based on informational text you read.
How will this be scored?
2 points
The response:
- Gives sufficient evidence of the ability to make a clear inference/draw a conclusion
- Includes specific examples/details that make clear reference to the text
- Adequately explains inference/conclusion with clearly relevant information based on the text
1 point
The response:
- Gives limited evidence of the ability to make an inference/draw a conclusion
- Includes vague/limited examples/details that make reference to the text
- Provides a limited explanation of the inference/conclusion with vague/limited information based on the text
0 points
The response:
- Gives no evidence of the ability to make an inference/draw a conclusion
Question to Ponder:
What were the risks to young Frederick had he been caught learning to read and write? What were the risks to those who taught him?
Was it worth the risks to do it anyway? Explain your thoughts.
Stem Starters:
You may want to consider starting your response using one of these stems. You do not have to do so, but they are here to help you if you need them.
When Frederick Douglass was young…
Mr. Auld, the man who enslaved Frederick Douglass,…
Although not illegal at the time, it was…
Frederick Douglass ________________ because…