Read this excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.It is possible, and even quite probable, that but for the mere circumstance of being removed from that plantation to Baltimore, I should have to-day, instead of being here seated by my own table, in the enjoyment of freedom and the happiness of home, writing this Narrative, been confined in the galling chains of slavery. Going to live at Baltimore laid the foundation, and opened the gateway, to all my subsequent prosperity. I have ever regarded it as the first plain manifestation of that kind providence which has ever since attended me, and marked my life with so many favors. I regarded the selection of myself as being somewhat remarkable. There were a number of slave children that might have been sent from the plantation to Baltimore. There were those younger, those older, and those of the same age. I was chosen from among them all, and was the first, last, and only choice.
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.
Read this excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.We were not regularly allowanced. Our food was coarse corn meal boiled. This was called MUSH. It was put into a large wooden tray or trough, and set down upon the ground. The children . . . would come and devour the mush; some with oyster-shells, others with pieces of shingle, some with naked hands, and none with spoons. He that ate fastest got most; he that was strongest secured the best place; and few left the trough satisfied.
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.
Read this paragraph.Roderick hastily retreated from the conversation. His friends were sharing their life histories, and nobody could ever learn his. As it was, his friends believed he had moved to town from Ohio. They thought he was a good math student and a decent basketball player. He scanned their brains for any suspicion, but they knew nothing of his powers. For a beat, he imagined sharing some details of his heroics, then he considered the repercussions. Instead, he would keep his distance and his secrets.
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.
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.
Read this paragraph.Tara emerged from the school bus into the warm spring air toting her flute case and backpack for the short walk home. As she walked, she contemplated tomorrow’s testing in band class. Last month, Tara had failed to prepare her piece for testing, and she made three careless mistakes. As a result, she had surrendered first chair flute to Leigh, a less experienced musician. Tara lengthened her stride and began to whistle a Mozart concerto as her home came into view.
Read this excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.The most of my leisure time I spent in helping Master Daniel Lloyd in finding his birds, after he had shot them. My connection with Master Daniel was of some advantage to me. He became quite attached to me, and was a sort of protector of me. He would not allow the older boys to impose upon me, and would divide his cakes with me.
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.
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