As a free African American living in the North in the 1800s, Charlotte Forten was luckier than most African Americans of her time. But she still faced segregation, limited opportunities, and the sharp barbs of racism. Through it all, Charlotte wrote down her experiences in a diary. Read her story, and learn about the pre-Civil War days from someone who lived it.
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Release date
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781491416136
- File size: 20059 KB
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781491416136
- File size: 20059 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 6.7
- Lexile® Measure: 1050
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 5
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Reviews
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April 1, 2014
Gr 3-5-In this lively collection, pivotal historical periods are told in the words of young people who lived through them. Each book begins with a two-page introduction that places the diary and its author in a broader historical context. The youthful perspective is refreshing and, at times, unexpected. The bulk of the content is made up of the diary excerpts, while editorial sidebars expand on things mentioned in the diaries. For instance, Sally Wister mentions "Hessians" in a diary entry, while an adjacent sidebar explains who the Hessians were and what they did. The illustrations are made up of well-reproduced photographs, drawings, and maps. A useful and new take on history.
Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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July 1, 2014
These well-conceived texts use primary-source accounts to access moments in American history. Pages with bold two-tone color schemes offer diary excerpts, archival photos and period illustrations, vocabulary definitions, and relevant sidebars. An introduction provides historical context for the account; back matter includes a timeline juxtaposing the subject's life with political history and Common Core critical thinking questions. Reading list. Glos., ind.(Copyright 2014 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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