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  1. Who Gets to Make the Rules? Page 75 Those in authority make the rules for others—whether it’s in the halls of Congress or the classroom. The authors of these two letters, while agreeing wholeheartedly with the patriot cause, still felt left out of the process and the benefits of the American Revolution. DISCUSS People today have not only more freedom than people did in colonial times but also more ways to change the laws. Think of at least three situations in which rules directly impact your life. Then for each situation, discuss ways that are available to change or modify those rules.

  2. “Letter to Reverend Samuel Occom” – Phillis Wheatley & “Letter to John Adams” – Abigail Adams

  3. Author Profile: Wheatley & Adams Page 76 Wheatley Adams Turn to page 258 in your textbook. Read the profiles for Wheatley and Adams. Compare/contrast each person using five different points per author.

  4. Diction Notes Page 77 Diction Syntax Types of Diction Tone Primary source Reflection Turn to page 259 of your textbook. Complete a set of Cornell Notes based on the terms to the side. Don’t forget to include a reflection.

  5. Letters Independent Questions Page 78 A.) B.) C.) D.) E.) Read both texts on pages 260-264. Complete the questions along the margins (A-E). Remember that this practice is in preparation for a mini quiz later in the period.

  6. The LettersMini Quiz • 1.) The reference to Egyptian slavery in the primary source, “Letter to the Reverend Samson Occom,” indicates that Wheatley’s • A. nationality influences her references • B. religion influences her point of view • C. form is a product of her culture • D. location affects her audience • 2.) What has God made a part all human beings’ • natures, according to “Letter to the Reverend Samson Occom”? • A. light of divine, beautiful order • B. desire for power over others • C. insight of philosophers • D. love of freedom

  7. The LettersMini Quiz • 3.) . Wheatley’s tone toward slavery is evident in her diction in “Letter to the Reverend Samson Occom” when she refers to slavery as • A. a “glorious dispensation” • B. a “strange absurdity” • C. “natural rights” • D. a “kind epistle” • 4.) Why does Adams say that she accepts her husband’s absence in her “Letter to John Adams”? • A. She has been away during his absences. • B. Her children easily replace his presence. • C. She recognizes his importance to the country. • D. She knows he prefers the country to other things.

  8. The LettersMini Quiz • 5.) What does the following quotation suggest about the primary source “Letter to John Adams”? • “I have not felt in a humor to entertain you • if I had taken up my pen. Perhaps some • unbecoming invective might have fallen from • it.” • A. The intended audience of the letter has led • to more personal thoughts. • B. The social class of the writer has • influenced her point of view. • C. The writer’s nationality has affected the • form of the letter. • D. The time and place of the letter has • changed the author’s point of view.

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