Objective+3.03

(3.03) __Walkers Repeal to Colored Citizens of the World__: How does Walker’s repeal elicit rebellion in slaves?

Objective 3.03 calls the teacher to identify and evaluate the impact of individual reformers and groups and assess the effective of their programs. Students will read selections of __Walker’s Repeal to Colored Citizens of the World__ (1829). Students will discuss their reactions in a small group and then as a class, we will discuss the takeaway points from David Walker’s Appeal. We will also make inferences about the reactions that whites and blacks had to the essay. Walker wants salves to rise up against their masters and to use violence if necessary. We will discuss how North Carolina passed a law prohibiting anyone from reading or writing so they could not begin to learn about rebellion. Walker is challenging the rising tide of racism and evoking terror among slave owners in the South. In order to assess whether students have gained the important knowledge from this lesson, students will be asked to write a letter to David Walker in response to what he has said. They will be told to discuss the relevant events that occurred at the times and to respond directly to some of the points Walker makes (especially the ones that the teacher highlights during the mini lecture). The students will generate questions for Walker and ask him what specific actions they should take next in order to help his cause. Grades will be given based on the use of creative language and the use of accurate information.