American Slavery: A Historical Exploration of Literature
A Historical Exploration of Literature
Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Black, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Discrimination & Race Relations, Cultural Studies, African-American Studies
| Author: | Robert Felgar | ISBN: | 9781610696487 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | November 25, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert Felgar |
| ISBN: | 9781610696487 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | November 25, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood |
| Language: | English |
Utilizing key selections from American literature, this volume aligns with ELA Common Core Standards to give students a fresh perspective on and a keener understanding of slavery in the United States.
• Helps students understand classic works of American literature from the slavery era by putting them in the context of history, society, and culture
• Helps students understand social and political issues relative to slavery by analyzing their appearance in period literature
• Documents how African Americans have been able to combat slavery and racism against almost insurmountable odds
• Provides teachers with a ready-reference that aligns with Common Core Standards in English Language Arts (ELA) in Social Studies (informational texts)
• Includes support tools such as document excerpts, discussion questions and areas for study, and guidance on further research
Utilizing key selections from American literature, this volume aligns with ELA Common Core Standards to give students a fresh perspective on and a keener understanding of slavery in the United States.
• Helps students understand classic works of American literature from the slavery era by putting them in the context of history, society, and culture
• Helps students understand social and political issues relative to slavery by analyzing their appearance in period literature
• Documents how African Americans have been able to combat slavery and racism against almost insurmountable odds
• Provides teachers with a ready-reference that aligns with Common Core Standards in English Language Arts (ELA) in Social Studies (informational texts)
• Includes support tools such as document excerpts, discussion questions and areas for study, and guidance on further research
