Robert Smalls
How could you describe Hannah Jones (Robert's Wife)?
A vivacious woman (happy/full of energy).
What was the Underground Railroad?
It was a code name for the network of people, routes, and hiding places that helped slaves escape to the North.
How are Tubman and Smalls similar (big idea).
They both escaped slavery.
Identify the text structure:
The author explains what life was like for enslaved people by describing their living conditions, the way they were treated, and the hardships they faced.
Description
What is the name of Harry Potter's owl?
Hedwig
What does intolerable mean?
impossible to accept/so bad you can't take it
After Tubman escaped slavery, why did she decide to return to Maryland?
To help her family escape slavery.
TRUE OR FALSE:
Both Tubman and Smalls served as soldiers in the civil war.
FALSE:
Smalls was in the Union Navy as a ship's pilot/commander
Tubman was a nurse, spy, and a scout.
Identify the text structure:
The passage follows events in Tubman’s life and rescue missions, helping readers see progression.
Chronological (Sequence)
Which animal has three hearts?
Octopus
Robert Smalls would commandeer the _________ in an effort to save his family.
Planter
What caused Tubman to escape from slavery?
She was in fear of being sold away.
Both passages explain the dangers of escaping slavery... provide two things!
-Slave catchers
-Bloodhounds
-Climate
-Food/water
Identify the text structure:
Robert Smalls knew he did not want to be on the McKee's house as a slave for his whole life.
Robert took matters into his own hands and created a daring escape plan.
Problem and Solution
What is the only food that never spoils?
Honey
What made Robert smalls fear that his family could be separated?
The memory of the slave auction in Beaufort, SC.
What is the main idea of "Escape From Slavery"?
Tubman risked her own life to help others escape slavery.
What is the main idea shared by both passages?
Slavery was extremely difficult, but courageous people risked everything for freedom.
Identify the text structure:
Slave owners would go out looking for escaped slaves.
Tubman utilized the Underground Railroad to help others hide.
Cause and Effect
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
What was the main idea of "Freedom or Death"?
Robert risked his life to escape slavery and gain freedom.
Name two things Tubman did BESIDES helping others escape slavery.
1. Served in the Civil War
2. Helped Disabled Vets/Orphans
3. Campaigned for women to have the right to vote
Overall, what text structure is used to tell the stories about Tubman and Smalls?
Chronological (Sequence)
Identify the Structure:
Robert Smalls listened to his mother tell stories about other slaves on plantations.
Smalls wanted to escape slavery and be free.
Cause and Effect
What is the longest river in the USA?
Missouri River