Frederick Douglass' Self Made Men speech - mini unit

As teachers, we have the opportunity to impact lives and help students grow in character. This mini-unit will aid you in doing just that. This is a mini-unit I never skip over as it uses Douglass' speech to teach students the value of taking responsibility, not making excuses and working hard. Begin with introducing the man (discussion questions with key are included to facilitate discussion), then have students complete the packet that walks them through key excerpts of the speech (discussion questions and key are included). End the unit with a quick quiz. There is no-prep required.