Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad
What was the Underground Railroad?
A secret network of routes and safe houses used to help enslaved people escape to freedom.
What is a theme?
A central message or lesson in a text.
In the sentence, "The explorer was weary after the long journey," what does weary most likely mean?
Tired.
Identify the verb in this sentence: "The students eagerly completed the assignment."
Completed.
What is a claim?
The writer's position or opinion.
What nickname was Harriet Tubman given because she led so many people to freedom?
Moses.
What's the difference between theme and main idea?
Main idea is what the text is mostly about; theme is the lesson or message.
What is the best strategy when you encounter an unfamiliar word?
Use context clues from surrounding sentences.
What type of sentence is this?
"Although it was raining, we continued the game."
Complex sentence
What is the purpose of evidence?
To support a claim.
Why was the Underground Railroad not actually a railroad?
It was a secret network of people and places, not trains or tracks.
A character faces many obstacles but never gives up. What theme is most likely?
Perseverance leads to success.
Which context clue type gives a word's opposite meaning?
Contrast clue.
Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence?
"Neither Sarah nor the boys brought _____ lunch."
Their.
Why should writers address a counterclaim?
To strengthen their argument by acknowledging opposing views.
Harriet Tubman risked her life many times by returning to the South. Why?
To help other enslaved people escape to freedom.
Which provides stronger evidence for a theme: one detail or multiple details throughout the text?
Multiple details throughout the text.
In the sentence, "Unlike his timid brother, Marcus was bold and fearless," what does timid mean?
Shy or afraid.
Correct the error:
"Everyone brought their books, and each were prepared."
"Everyone brought their books, and each was prepared."
Which is stronger evidence: personal opinion or reliable facts and statistics?
Reliable facts and statistics.
How did Harriet Tubman's actions demonstrate courage and perseverance?
She repeatedly risked capture and death to help others gain freedom.
Why might two readers identify different themes in the same text?
They may focus on different evidence and interpretations.
What does the prefix bene- mean in words like beneficial and benevolent?
Good or well.
What is the function of a semicolon?
To connect closely related independent clauses.
What is reasoning?
The explanation that connects evidence to the claim.