Echoes of Freedom

Students analyze four excerpts from historical texts and figures connected to emancipation and Juneteenth, including the Emancipation Proclamation, General Order No. 3, Frederick Douglass, and Opal Lee. After reading each excerpt, learners write short reflections that interpret the message, tone, and emotional impact of the text. The exercise builds historical literacy and encourages empathy, critical thinking, and connection between past struggles for freedom and modern perspectives.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources

Social Studies – African American History and Civil Rights

English Language Arts – Critical Reading and Reflection Writing

This worksheet is part of our Juneteenth collection.