A Crafty Escape
A Crafty Escape
A Crafty Escape
A Crafty Escape
A Crafty Escape
A Crafty Escape
A Crafty Escape
Biography (nonfiction), 1,031 words, Level R (Grade 3), Lexile 730L
Multilevel Book also available at other levels of text complexity
A Crafty Escape tells the story of a married enslaved couple, William and Ellen Craft, who escaped in disguise to the North, where they could live freely. Colorful illustrations and informational sidebars will keep students interested in this couple's daring journey to freedom. Students will also have the opportunity to identify elements of a biography as well as summarize to better understand the text.
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Summarize to understand text
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