SPA: Juneteenth, What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?, Black National Anthem, Slavery A Positive Good—Answer The Following Questions Using the EZ Outline/Template and Rubric to Guide Your Writing

1. What is Juneteenth? Be specific! (35 words or more with a separate word count)

2. Read and summarize “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” (Links to an external site.) (35 words or more with a separate word count)

a. Do you agree with the author/speaker?

b. Does the author/speaker argue from a place of authority?

c. Explain your answers.

3. Why is“Lift Every Voice and Sing” (Links to an external site.)
Minimize Videocalled the Black “Negro” National Anthem? (35 words or more with a separate word count)

a. Why should Black people have their own National Anthem?

b. Isn’t the “Star-Spangled Banner” good enough for all Americans?

c. Explain your answers.

4. Who gave the speech “Slavery A Positive Good?” (Links to an external site.) (35 words or more with a separate word count)

a. Does the author/speaker argue from a position of authority?

b. Is s/he right or wrong?

c. Explain your answer.