St. Paul third-graders learn slavery through first-person writing projects
Robert J. Baker
bbaker@theitem.com
Posted 1/12/11
"My name is John. I am 35 years old. I became a slave in 1739 in December. I'm tired of being a slave. I get hit with a switch. I barely have clothes to wear."
SUMMERTON - So begins part of the personalized essay written by St. Paul Elementary …
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