Lesson Two: An Overview of Modern-Day Slavery
Overview
Use the emotion, energy, and curiosity created in Lesson 1 as a catalyst for Lesson 2. This lesson begins with a word-splash. Students discuss the words in pairs and hypothesize about the words' relationship to slavery. Next, students read the article independently and participate in a group discussion about the vocabulary of slavery.
Objective
Students will use new vocabulary to discuss key aspects of modern-day slavery: location, causes, types, participants, and ways to eliminate slavery.
Time Frame
15 minutes: Pairs of students discuss vocabulary of slavery
15 minutes: Independent student reading
15 minutes: Class discussion about slavery
Total: 45 minutes
Materials
- Overhead projector or chalkboard
- Slavery: Worldwide Evil
Procedure
Display the following word-splash on overhead projector or chalkboard.
SHACKLES SLAVE CHATTEL
MEN LONDON PUBLIC AUCTION CALCUTTA PRIVATE CITIZENS
SLAVERY: WORLDWIDE EVIL
COLD WAR CAMEL JOCKEY GIRLS MOTHER TERESA
C.S.I. ABOLITIONISTS RESTAVECS CONSCRIPTION
FORCED LABOR SHARECROPPING DEBT BONDAGE
Students discuss the word-splash and hypothesize about how the words relate to slavery. After the pairs work together for a few minutes, encourage students to share their ideas about the meaning of the words and their relationship to slavery. Distribute Slavery: Worldwide Evil. Students read the article independently. Facilitate a discussion that highlights the pertinent issues and facts in the article and incorporates the meanings of the vocabulary in the word-splash.
Follow-up Activities
Students write in journal about their reactions to the new facts they learned about modern-day slavery. Students conduct interviews with 5 people to determine how much others know about modern-day slavery. Sample interview questions include: When did slavery end? Where did slavery occur? Who stopped slavery in this world? Students create artwork that reflects their own reactions to modern-day slavery. Use photographs on this Web site as prompts or as subjects for the artwork. Students select an article from iAbolish and write a reaction piece or a follow-up research article. Students select an article from iAbolish and create an informational poster, flyer, or bulletin to circulate around the school.
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