12 Years Prompt #7 (Chs. 10-13)

"Really, it was difficult to determine which I had most reason to fear - dogs, alligators or men!"

Explain the context of this statement by Northrup in Chapter 10. (1 paragraph)

Choose one scene/event from chapters 11-13 that effected you the most as you read.  Explain that event and why it made an impact on you at this point of Northrup's story? (1 paragraph)

(24 Points / 12 pts. for each paragraph.  Due by class on Monday)

12 Years Prompt #6 (Chs. 6-9)

Who is Tibeats?  What occurs between him and Northrup that drastically effects Northrup's life?  Explain with supporting details.

(30 Points / 2 paragraphs / Due Friday)

Prompt #5 12 Years (Ch 5)

In Chapter V, Northrup is in Freeman's pen.  That night he closes his eyes and thinks.  What are his thoughts?  What do those thoughts demonstrate about his experiences to this point in his story?

(20 Points / 1 paragraph Response / Due Wednesday PM)

Prompt #4 12 Years (Chapter 4)

In Chapter 4 Northrup is transferred to a pen in Richmond, Virginia.  Upon meeting the owner of the pen, Mr. Goodin, Solomon makes a mistake.  What is the mistake?  How does Burch explain the consequences of that same mistake in the future?  Lastly, explain the overall treatment of Solomon and others in this pen.

Due Monday - 30 Points - This should be a 2 paragraph response.

                             Slave pen in Alexandria, Virginia (loc.gov)

Prompt #3 - 12 Years (Chapter 3)

In chapter 3 we read about the capture of Northop.  Once captured, Northop has some conversations that reveal his uncertainty of his situation.  Describe the first conversation Northop has with Burch as he is asked "well, my boy, how do you feel now?"  Explain how Northop's conversations and thoughts in chapter 3 change as he realizes his new situation and what makes him come to this realization?

Due Friday, (I know there is no school, still due) 25 Points.

Prompt #2 - 12 Years a Slave (Chapters 1 & 2)

In chapter 1 & 2 we learn a lot about Solomon Northrop's life in the North, as a free citizen.

Prompt:
Describe what we learn about Northrop's early life and how those experiences have shaped the person he became.  Also, when reading about Northrop's early life was there anything that you read that you did not expect?  Explain why?

(This response should be 1-2 paragraphs in length.  If written in one paragraph it should have depth to it.  This must be posted Wednesday by class - 25 points.  To write your response please click the "comment" to this post)

ADVICE:
While reading the book please draw you attention to the areas of the book that most affected you as a read.  The written assignment at the end of the book and movie will have you draw upon your recollection of both book and movie scenes of significance.  It may be a good idea to take some notes as you read so you can later recall the most significant events from the book.  Feel free to use post it notes.  These techniques will help you write your paper at the end.

12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup

After the APUSH exam we will be reading 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northrup and the viewing the recently released and critically film based on Northrup's experiences.

It will be nice to focus on an important subject matter with some real depth.  Please read Mr. Clark's comment below for further important information.