Sapelo Island – Gullah Language & Food
Sapelo Island is a barrier island. This land mass is a member of a chain of islands that extends from South Carolina to Northern Florida. Sapelo is accessible by ferry in Darien, GA. Sapelo plays a significant role in the history of enslaved people and their descendants, the Gullah-Geechee people. In this video, Mrs. Fran Drayton, formerly one of the oldest living residence of Sapelo Island, recalls Island history, shares memories of traditional food and expounds on the Gullah-Geechee language.
Critical Reflection Questions & Activities
Pre Video Questions |
Nobis Big Ideas |
| What do you enjoy about the changing of the seasons? What does it remind you of? | History Relationships Cultural Responsiveness |
| What languages do you speak at home? How is this a part of your identity? | Power Relationships Cultural Responsiveness |
Post Video Questions |
Nobis Big Ideas |
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What do you imagine the Sapelo Island…
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History Relationships Cultural Responsiveness |
| What does this video remind you of? | History Relationships Global Citizenship |
| How does this narrative shift the story about enslaved people? | History Power Relationships Global Citizenship |
| How does this story explain black land ownership? | History Power Relationships |
| What are the dominant narratives in the video? | History Power Relationships |
| What are the collective histories? And how does the video content support or question the narrative being told? | History Power Relationships |
| What determines who fits into a group or community? | History Power Relationships |
| Do some people identify with multiple groups? | History Power Relationships Global Citizenship |
| What historical events or relationships contribute to this narrative? | History Power Relationships Global Citizenship |
| What cultural aspects are on display or reinforced in this video? | Cultural Responsiveness |
| How can you be empowered or empower others to discover the historical narratives in your community? How can you have honest and courageous conversations with community members? | History Power Relationships Global Citizenship Cultural Responsiveness |
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How are personal stories connected to identity and what narratives are supported in this module in regards to:
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History Power Relationships Global Citizenship |
| How does language connect to a cultural identity? | History Power Relationships Global Citizenship |
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