FU African American Spirituals Discussion

Writing Response Reading:

Reading 1: Preface From The Book Of American Negro Spirituals By James Weldon Johnson (Pages 1-6)  (Course Digital Textbook) or Linked Reading of James Weldon Johnson Reading

Additional Reading: Linked PDF of Negro Spiritual Definition and Select Negro Spirituals and Lyrics

Step 1: Directions: Carefully read the above reading. Take notes while reading; be sure to read any footnotes.

In your own original writing voice and from your personal informed perspective (first person point of view), compose a written response of approximately 200 words in paragraph/essay format using the Discussion Prompt Guide below to shape the content. (Ensure that your writing is clear, well-proofed, focused, and coherent.)

Please respond using your own original writing voice and from your personal informed perspective (first person point of view).

Step 2: Discussion Prompt Guide:

What are your personal reactions to the Linked PDF of Negro Spirituals? What do you notice about them from your own viewpoint? Do you see elements of African American strengths or weaknesses in the spirituals?