The Road to Freedom

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What does the word 'shuffling' mean?

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Shuffling means dragging or moving something in a clumsy way.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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What food did Mama and Emma take with them when they ran away?

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They took ash cake and salted meat.

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What was Mama's main concern that motivated her to run away?

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Mama was worried Emma was going to be sold at auction.

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What is a key theme of 'The Road to Freedom'?

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People can work together to fight injustice.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

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What does the word 'stumble' mean?

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Stumble means to fall or trip while walking.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does 'freedom' mean in the context of 'The Road to Freedom'?

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Freedom means being free from slavery or oppression.

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Who were the main characters in 'The Road to Freedom'?

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The main characters are Mama and Emma.

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What does 'injustice' mean?

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Injustice means a lack of fairness or justice.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Why is it important to understand the history of slavery?

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Understanding the history of slavery helps us recognize and fight against injustice.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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What does 'auction' mean in the context of slavery?

Back

An auction is a public sale where slaves were sold to the highest bidder.

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