Running for Freedom
El escape hacia la libertad
Running for Freedom
Running for Freedom
Running for Freedom
Running for Freedom
Running for Freedom
Historical (fiction), 1,511 words, Spanish Level S (Grade 3), Lexile 720L
Running for Freedom follows the path of young Daniel and his father as they escape from slavery. Through the Underground Railroad, they are eventually led across the Ohio River and onto free soil. Both are driven by the desire to find Daniel's mother, who was sold to another family when Daniel was very young. Illustrations, photos, and maps support the text.
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of making connections to prior knowledge
Comprehension
Analyze Setting : Analyze changes in the setting
Grammar and Mechanics
Simple and Compound Subjects : Identify simple and compound subjects
Word Work
Homonyms : Recognize and use homonyms in sentences
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
