Students will learn about slavery in the United States through the eyes of a young girl who visits the South just prior to the Civil War. She is upset by what she sees and comes back to Albany, Ny as a committed abolitionist. Aligned with Common Core State Standards: RL.4.3, RL.5.3, W.4.2, W.5.2
Close Read for Historical Fiction
Subject
English Language Arts — Reading Standards for Fiction, Writing • Social Studies — The Civil War
Grade Level
Grades 3-5
Resource Type
Assessment, Handout
Standards Alignment
Common Core State Standards
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Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
