James Forten
What ship was for prisoners?
The Jersey
Why were slaves persuaded to fight in the war?
Higher wages and the promise of freedom.
Something that is given to another
contributions
I like to eat ice cream cookies and fruit.
I like to eat ice cream, cookies, and fruit.
Part of Speech: quickly
adverb
What was James Forten's job on the Royal Louis?
To carry gunpowder up from the lower deck.
Who did slaves often fight in place of?
Their owners
work with one's hands or body
dexterity
I have lived in Bethlehem Pennsylvania Naples Italy and Redlands California.
I have lived in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Naples, Italy; and Redlands, California.
Type of Sentence: Come into the room and have a seat.
Imperative
Why did black children have to be careful in Philadelphia in the 1700s?
They could be kidnapped and sold into slavery.
When was the Battle of Lexington?
1775
to convince
persuade
Do you like dogs cats or fish?
Do you like dogs, cats, or fish?
Part of Speech: Mrs. Price
Proper Noun
How old was James when his father died?
7
Who was the only African American who fought in the battle?
Prince Estabrook
Those in a position of power to enforce laws or rules
authorities
In the 1990s I was living in Corona California.
In the 1990s, I was living in Corona, California.
Type of Sentence: I can't wait for Winter Break!
Exclamatory
What did James' father Thomas do for a living?
Made sails for ships
What genre is this passage?
Informational text
parts or facets
aspects
I have taught in Naples Italy Philadelphia Pennsylvania and Redlands California.
I have taught in Naples, Italy; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Redlands, California.
Past tense: teach
taught