Nettie's+Trip+South+Reinforcing+Activity

//__Nettie’s Trip South Reinforcing Activity __//  After giving students the title of the book, have students get out a journal and make predictions to answer the following questions:

· What time period do you think this story takes place in? · What part of the world or the country does this story take place in? · Who might be involved in this story? · What emotions might the characters be feeling?

Have the students pair up, with a student sitting next to him/her and share their predictions. Then, ask the students to tell you what they know about the North and the South. Ask them the differences between them, and how each side viewed slavery. Ask for reasons why they think Nettie may want to visit the South. Have a guided discussion about the North and South by calling on volunteers first. Read the story. Have students write a response letter (to Nettie) with their partner. Were they correct about the predictions they made? Have students reply to Nettie, as if they were Addie.