OCR Unit 1

OCR Unit 1, Lesson 6: Two Tickets to Freedom, Study Guide

Spelling List: The oo and long u Sounds

value	lose	cue	bruise	proof
smooth	suit	truce	boost	true
reuse	crew	fruit	juice	issue
whose	flute	view	continued	include

Vocabulary

1. sternly	2. consoled	3. fugitives	4. sympathetic	5. vouch
6. asserted	7. escorted	8. abolitionist	9. indignantly	10. devoted

Assignment #1 ___________

For words 1--10, neatly and correctly write the word and its definition in your Language Arts notebook. (In class)

Assignment #2 ___________

For each of the words 1—5, write a (Who? What? Where? Why/How? When?) sentence which uses the word. Carefully underline or highlight the vocabulary word in the sentence.

Assignment #3 ___________

Write an essay response to #6 clearly articulating your opinion and explaining your position with supporting evidence. (Details, perspective, ethics)

Study Guide Questions Use complete sentences to fully answer the questions.

1. If you were taking the Underground Railroad, what cities would you stop in and in what order?

2. What reasons made escape easier for Ellen than it was for William?

3. What problems did William face during the escape?

4. What do you think was the most frightening experience during the escape for Ellen?

5. What happened to William and Ellen after their escape?

6. William and Ellen risked their lives to escape slavery. What are good, strong reasons why they should not have tried to escape from their master? (Remember, there are always at least two sides to consider before making a decision!)