Freedom's+Fruit+Reinforcement+Activity


 * Materials:**
 * -Freedom's Fruit book
 * -Student Journals
 * -Empty shoe boxes to construct dioramas
 * -Typical art supplies for diorama construction

Time: 2 class periods

__**Procedures:**__ 1. Read Freedom’s Fruit to the Class 2. After reading the book have students write down their thoughts, ideas and opinions about both of the following topics:
 * Day One**
 * 1). Conjure tales and Magic.
 * 2). Slavery Conditions in the south during times of slavery, especially the during the 1800's.

3. When students come into class the next day engage them in a controlled class discussion on their remaining thoughts on “magic” and slavery. This discussion should last no longer than 5 to 7 minutes.
 * Day Two**

4. After the discussion is finished I will tell the students that they will begin a hands on construction project. I will explain to the students the concept of a diorama and what they are used for. The students will be given the rest of the class period to develop a diorama that display the different conditions and places slaves had to live in based on what the students have learned about slavery from classes, outside sources and what they have gained from reading Freedom’s Fruit.

5. Shortly before the end of the class period have the students clean up supplies and tell them that for homework that they are to finish their dioramas and bring them in for display the next day.