Clash of the Titans, Grade 11

1. THE ATLANTA ADDRESS

Objective: Students will analyze the "Atlanta Address" and fill out a speech analysis form.

Subject: Social Studies

Materials: Speech analysis form, copy of the "Atlanta Address", paper, and pencil

Procedure:

1. Direct students to create a speech analysis form. The form should include:

1. Who is making the speech?
2. What is the topic of the speech?
3. When and where was the speech made?
4. List the key ideas of the speech.
5. Tell whether the speech is informational or persuasive.

2. Have students research the following questions:

1. Why was Booker T. Washington praised for the remarks in this speech?
2. Who agreed with the "Atlanta Address"? Who disagreed? Why did they agree or disagree?
3. How did this particular address affect Booker T. Washington´s life?
4. After reading this address, can you sum up Washington´s basic philosophy?
5. In the "Atlanta Address" Mr. Washington repeated the phrase, "Cast down your buckets where you are." What did he mean by this?
6. How did Booker T. Washington´s ideas on race fit the ideas of most of the country on race in 1895?
7. What is an accommodationist? Was Mr. Washington considered one? Why or why not?