Objective:

Begin to read the novel “The Rains”

Analyze the first character encountered in the book

Homework:

Write a short letter of introduction to William Still as if he were alive

What would you like to say to him?

Vocabulary:

Novel

A long fiction based story

Use novel in a sentence

The Rains:

Historical Fiction

This mans it is based on reality

However, some or all of the action is created by the author

Philadelphia:

Before the civil war

Large African American Community

Underground railroad station

OctaviusCatto:

Black educator

Intellectual

Civil rights activist.

He was also known for being a cricket and baseball player

William Still:

Abolitionist

Conductor on the Underground Railroad

Writer

Historian

Civil rights activist

Ellen and William Craft:

Class Work:

Read THE RAINS Pages 5-12

Answer the questions on the sheet provided

Exit Ticket:

What characters were introduced in this section?

Wrap up:

Why are we reading The Rains?