You will construct a three-paragraph historical narrative essay where you will choose to write from either (1) Harriet Tubman (2
) Frederick Douglass or (3) one of escaped fugitives. Use at least three facts you know about your character and the fascinating event they found themselves in. As you are having fun with this, you can make up conversations they had, food they ate, ideas or feelings they experience, plans or dreams, and so on. Be sure to address all of the story elements within your narrative such as the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Additionally, your narrative must reflect a theme that you will clearly state on your “Story Map Graphic Organizer.” Remember the theme for Unit 1 is perseverance so your narrative must reflect a similar theme. Follow the following steps to complete this project: Step 1: Decide from whose point of view(perspective) you will write your narrative from (Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass or one of the eleven escaped fugitives. Step 2: Begin prewriting by completing the Story Map and Setting the Conflict Worksheet (This helps you organize your thoughts. Step 3: Compose the historical narrative and include the following: 1. Dialogue (conversation between two or more people) a. Example: “Dad, why do we have to move to the back of the bus?” “Hush now boy and do what I asked,” Dad answered me in a startling voice. 2. Sensory details a. Example: Smells like clean, sweet air. b. You could smell the tension in the air. **Include strong feelings and emotions of the character**
To prepare for a test, someone can create flash cards or a study guide to aid them. Other study methods include: note taking, charts, and graphic organizers.
