Activity 2: Story-Writing Activity

Mr. William Harris, of South Carolina, went to Detroit, Michigan looking for his escaped slave, George. He went to three printers before he could find one who would print the above poster. As he went around the city with 10 posters rolled under his arm, he was surprised to discover that only two businesses would allow him to tape his poster to their window.

ASSIGNMENT:
Write a fictional story about Mr. Harris’ experiences in Detroit. Your story should give the reader answers to these questions:

Why did Mr. Harris choose to go to Detroit himself rather than send a bounty hunter for George?

Why did he have posters made?

Why didn’t three printers take his job?

Why did he offer a reward to find out if his slave was dead?

What did people say to him when he asked to hang up his poster in their businesses?

What caused George to run away?

What kind of man was Mr. Harris?

What kind of business did he have?

What happened to Mr. Harris while he was in Detroit?

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