Ceko

Indentured Servitude By Julie Ceko and Brenda Thompson

Lesson Plan: 

Describe the introduction of slavery into America, the responses of slave families to their condition, the ongoing struggle between proponents and opponents of slavery, and the gradual institutionalization of slavery in the South.
 * __CA State Social Studies Standard 5.4.6: __**

__**CA State Writing Standards: **__ Students write clear, coherent, and focused essays. The writing exhibits the students’ awareness of the audience and purpose. Essays contain formal introductions, supporting evidence, and conclusions. Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed.
 * __1.0 Writing Strategies __**

__**2.0 Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics) **__ Students write narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive texts of at least 500 to 700 words in each genre. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and the research, organizational, and drafting strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. 2.4 Write persuasive letters or compositions: a. State a clear position in support of a proposal. b. Support a position with relevant evidence. c. Follow a simple organizational pattern. d. Address reader concerns.

__**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">OBJECTIVES **__ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Understand early colonists’ need for land laborers.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Describe the differences between indentured servants and slaves.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Use primary resources to analyze different perspectives of people who chose indentured servitude as a means to travel to the colonies.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Demonstrate understanding of indentured servitude in early colonial times by expressing their opinion about indentured servitude by writing a 5-paragraph persuasive essay.

= = Student Work Samples: Thought Journal

Carousel (Group Opinions and Additions)

Vocabulary



Thoughts of Primary Source

Thoughts in preparation of essay (pro and con issues)

Essay Against Being and Indentured Servant

Essay in Favor of Being an Indentured Servant