Explain any of the lines if the meaning is vague or could be misunderstood. Students listen and learn what the text means. Tell the students the song was written during slavery. Students listen Read the portion of the speech in which he refers to the song. Ask students how the music made them feel.
Students respond with their reactions to the music.
Break students into 5 groups. Give each group a piece of paper and pencil. Students discuss their thoughts in groups and write down some of their ideas. Have each group appoint one person to share the thoughts of their group with the entire class. Students perform Ask the students if they feel the music enhances the text.