Freedom Train by Dorothy Sterling Novel Study

This text-heavy Freedom Train novel unit can easily be applied to both social studies and reading/language subjects. This allows for a break in between work sessions and can be done on alternate days with grammar/writing/reading skill work or Civil War background work put into the mix.

I use it as a resource and not on its own – it would be too intense alone for a 4th (and even possibly 5th) grade class. Sixth or seventh graders, based on their ability level, could easily do this study as a piece on its own.

Included in this unit:

• QAR mini-review

• Vocabulary words for each section

• Vocabulary page that can be posted on a document camera or in an LMS

• Chapter comprehension questions (with students needing to identify QAR and the skill covered next to the question)

• Three quizzes

• Final test for assessment

The chapter questions and each assessment all have open-ended questions, to ensure students show evidence and show their comprehension level of the topic(s) taught!

Answer keys are provided - could be used as a written component, discussion questions, or individual comprehension assessment.

Best for: Grades 5- 8

Tags: novel study, Civil War, social studies cross curricular, Freedom Train, Harriet Tubman

File Types: PDF

Number of Pages: 58