Wednesday, March 9, 2011

My Life as a Slave Owner

So I'm reading "Following the Drinking Gourd" with my kids for our Read Aloud. I'm teaching them everything they need to know about the slave trade, Underground Railroad, etc.

Eduardo: Can I make a text to self connection?
Me: Of course!
Eduardo: It's almost like you're the master and we're the slaves. We have to do everything you say!
Me: Uhm.. no, not exactly. I can't sell you to Ms. Hamiliton for $5, can I?
Michelle: Well, you did get rid of Joshua for a day. Did you sell him to Ms. Hamiliton?!?
Joshua: NO! Don't sell me to her! PLEASE! (Literally cowers in a corner with his hands over his eyes.)

...yes, this is my life.

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