Parent Guide > "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass": Excerpt from Chapter 11

by Frederick Douglass 1845

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading ""Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass": Excerpt from Chapter 11" by Frederick Douglass.

Frederick Douglass (1818 –1895) was born a slave but became a social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. In chapter 11 of his memoir, Douglass describes his escape from slavery and the challenges he faced upon becoming a free man.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Resilience & Success as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"How does a person overcome adversity?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this autobiography at home:
    • What was ""Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass": Excerpt from Chapter 11" about?
    • What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
  • Watch Frederick Douglass - From Slave to Abolitionist at home with your child.