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Resource: Ronald Johnson of Sapelo Island

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This video segment from Egg: The Arts Show presents a glimpse of the last island-based Gullah/Geechee community located on Sapelo Island.The original Gullah/Geechee people were slaves. When slavery was abolished, the island was abandoned to the slaves. Ronald Johnson of the Sapelo Island Cultural and Revitalization Society speaks of his pride for the island community and the importance of preserving the Gullah/Geechee culture. A festival is held each year to bring people to the island to learn about the culture and foster interest in preserving the culture. For more about Sapelo Island, see "Ben Hall of Sapelo Island" and "Frankie Quimby of Sapelo Island".

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Teachers' Domain, Ronald Johnson of Sapelo Island, published August 26, 2008, retrieved on ,
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The following Frame, Focus and Follow-up suggestions are best suited for elementary or middle school students using this video in an English language arts or social studies lesson. Be sure to modify the questions to meet your students' instructional needs.

What is Frame, Focus and Follow-up?

Frame (ELA) When you are trying to make a point about something, how do you do it? For example, if you wanted to convince me that I should eat healthy foods, how would you do it?

Focus (ELA) What point does Johnson make? Are you convinced? Why or why not?

Frame (SS) What do you know about the abolition of slavery in the United States? When did it take place? What did it mean to the nation and the people living there? How was it a key turning point in the growth of the United States? What was gained? What was lost?

Focus (SS) Find out why Ronald Johnson believes Gullah/Geechee culture must be preserved. Through your observations, what do you think is unique about Gullah/Geechee culture?