Slavery and the Move Towards Abolition in Upper Canada


English/ Grades 9 – 12/ Writing

Overview

This lesson revolves around the use of primary and secondary source documents, and requires students to use a number of skills, including interpretation, analysis, critical thinking, and communication. The archival documents are actual newspaper articles and advertisements which provide information on the need to abolish slavery.

Purpose

• To explore the opinions and actions of people in Upper Canada on the issue of slavery
• To gain an understanding of the events and actions taken against slavery in Upper Canada prior to Britain’s Emancipation Act in 1833
• To write an editorial letter

Strand: English/ Grades 9 – 12/ Writing

Author: Natasha Henry