Assignment Details

Equiano Editorial or Speech

2015-2016

Junior English 5&6 Period 1 Mon/Wed

Date Due

Dec. 7, 2015

Additional Info
  1. Write a well-developed essay with at least five paragraphs on one of the following:

(A) Imagine that you are an American newspaper publisher in 1789 when Equiano's narrative was released. As an abolitionist who would like to see slavery banned, write an editorial you might have printed in response to the book.

(B) Prepare and deliver a speech arguing against slavery to present to the 1789 Congress. Use Equiano's narrative to bolster your argument.