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Steps to Freedom Lesson Plan

Steps to Freedom Lesson Plan

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Young scholars complete discussion and reading comprehension activities for the novel Almost to Freedom by Vaunda Micheax Nelson. In this African American history lesson, students discuss the Underground Railroad and complete a reading comprehension worksheet for the novel.

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K - 4th

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English Language Arts

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