OGLETHORPE COUNTY, Ga. - Oglethorpe County elementary school students were asked to write journal entries as if they were runaway slaves.An upset Oglethorpe elementary school parent sent FOX 5 a photo of her child’s social studies assignment.It reads in part:“Imagine you are a slave considering running away to the north.
Write several journal entries, starting with your thoughts about whether to escape—the risks involved, family you might be leaving behind or taking with you.”Students who choose that prompt are expected to write about the events on their imaginary journey to freedom.The prompt continues: “Since most slaves could not read or write, if you prefer to be more “realistic” and do your writing as imaginary conversations between.