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Searching for Freedom" is suitable for Level Two learners who are fairly
comfortable with attempting more difficult material. It will provide them with
an interesting history lesson, as well as introduce them to many new words. It
may be necessary to read it over more than one session.
"Searching for Freedom"
Comprehension Questions
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The American
Revolution was a war between people who wanted to live in America under British
rule (Loyalists) and people who wanted to become independent
(Rebels).
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The Black
Loyalists had fought for the British during the war, and the British had
promised them freedom in Nova Scotia in return.
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The Black
Loyalists arrived in Birchtown in 1783.
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The problems
the Black Loyalists met with in Birchtown were as follows: Winter was almost
upon them when they got here and they hadn't had much time to build huts or
gather food; they weren't used to the cold; Birchtown was very rocky and not
good for farming; the farm lots they were promised weren't granted until three
years after they got here, and they were five miles away; there was a lot of
competition for jobs in Shelburne; they were often still treated like
slaves.
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Sierra Leone
is in West Africa. The Black Loyalists went there because there was little for
them in Nova Scotia, and they were offered free passage to Africa and free land
once they got there. Africa was home to many of them.
"Searching for Freedom"
Spelling
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to tutors: have your learner try to identify the correct spelling of each word
without referring to the story for guidance. |